Computer software has been complex since it was first introduced. Computer software is a class of personal property. It is comprised of several different subclasses of personal property that can be divided by use, development, distribution, and relationship to...
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My federal income tax report is due on April Q. I bought various assets between April 15 and December 31 of last year. When do I report them?
Report the assets this year. The assets are reportable for federal income tax in the current year. The fact that the reporting deadlines for property tax fall before reporting deadlines for federal income tax does not postpone the taxability by one year. This...
I have a DVD store business. The majority of my business is the renting out of DVDs and players. I also sell some DVDs occasionally. What percent good factors do I use for reporting property tax?
This asset class calls for a class life of nine years, so you must depreciate the assets using Table 11 of the State Assessed Valuation Guideline.
I purchased a piece of equipment for $25,000 and have taken the one-time Section 179 Internal Revenue Code deduction. Must I report the equipment to the county assessor?
The equipment is subject to property taxation only in the first tax year after you take the federal deduction. If you purchased the piece in March, for example, then the equipment is subject to tax on January 1 of the following year and not thereafter. If the...
What is the approved method for the valuation of taxable personal property?
The "Special Method" is outlined in the Property Tax Code, Section 7-36-33 NMSA 1978. The method is a cost approach. The statute calls for using the "tangible property cost or " the "actual cost of acquisition or construction of property including additions,...
I lease several items of personal property to others. Am I still subject to property tax?
Yes. The owner of personal property used in a business and subject to federal income tax depreciation is also subject to ad valorem taxes in New Mexico. If your lease agreement passes the property tax along to the lessee, the lessee can report the assets directly....
M & J Oilfield Services LLC
12/11/202020-16 On October 21, 2019, the Department issued an assessment to the Taxpayer as a successor in business. On January 17, 2020, the Taxpayer filed a timely protest. The Taxpayer argued that their business was not a successor in business to the father’s...
Test & Evaluation Services, LLC and EWA Warrior Services, LLC
11/13/202020-15 On March 8, 2018, the Department issued two Notices of Assessments to each Taxpayer. On June 4, 2018, the Taxpayer’s counsel submitted a timely protest with the Department for each notice and demand for payment. The two protests were consolidated as...
Fiscal Impact Reports Introduction
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