BETR Processing

• August 04, 2016

Attention Personal Property Filers. 

The Business Equipment Tax Reimbursement (BETR) is a personal property tax refund program. The business property owner must apply directly to the State for reimbursement on eligible personal property taxes that were paid the previous calendar year. This refund is limited to qualifying equipment purchased after April 1, 1995. Business owners must fill out the BETR reimbursement application to receive the exemption.

A substantial number of establishments in the City of Auburn may qualify for the BETR exemption. Presently, almost 1100 local businesses file personal property returns. For any business that has filed a return this year the Assessing Office will begin processing the 801A/B forms the first week in October.

The Assessing Office is glad to answer any questions you may have about filing personal property returns. Please stop by, call or e mail us for assistance. For additional information about the BETR program, click the following link of the Maine Revenue Services:

http://www.maine.gov/revenue/propertytax/propertytaxbenefits/bete.htm#betr

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