PROPERTY OWNER’S OBJECTION TO
CHANGE IN REPORTED EXEMPT COMPUTERS
ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED ON THIS FORM MUST BE PROVIDED. FAILURE TO DO
SO WILL RESULT IN THE STATE BOARD OF ASSESSORS (BOA) DENYING JURISDICTION
ON THE APPEAL.
Filing Requirements –
Sec. 70.995 (8)(c) Wis. Stats., requires a state prescribed objection form be filed
with the BOA including a $45 FILING FEE payable to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue. An objection
is not considered filed until the fee is paid. The fee is waived if a prior year appeal on the same property is
pending (sec. 70.995 (8)(c) and (d), Wis. Stats.). The objection form is used to appeal a change in the
exemption status or value of equipment reported as computers on Schedule C and LC, Manufacturing
Personal Property Return (Form M-P), or Schedule D-1, Statement of Personal Property (Form PA-003). A
separate objection form and fee is required for each state identification number (manufacturers) or local
account # (non-manufacturers) being appealed.
Section 70.995 (8)(c)1, Wis. Stats., requires the appellant to provide the reason for the objection, an opinion
of the correct full value assessment and the basis for the opinion. This information must be provided in
Section 4, A through D of prescribed objection form PA-137. The appellant is required to provide evidence
of notification date with the appeal. A copy of either the DATED Notice of Change in Exempt Computer
Value, or Assessment Notice or letter, etc., must be provided. Submit the original plus one copy of the
objection form, correspondence, and all supporting data.
Personal Property Form –
Sec. 70.995(12)(a), Wis. Stats., requires the annual filing of the M-P Form,
Wisconsin Manufacturing Personal Property Return for manufacturers. Form PA-003, Statement of
Personal Property, is required from non-manufacturers under sec. 70.35, Wis. Stats. The BOA will deny
jurisdiction on the objection if the completed form has not been filed.
Agent Authorization -
If an agent is working on behalf of the property owner, written authorization from
the property owner must accompany the objection form.
Due Date –
The objection form and fee must be filed with the BOA within 60 days of the issuance date on
the Notice of Personal Property Assessment (manufacturers) or Notice of Change to Reported Exempt
Computers (non-manufacturers). A postmark or delivery service ship date within 60 days of the issuance
.
date serves as evidence of timely filing
Where to File –
:
Send the objection form, $45 FILING FEE and supporting data to
Street Address:
Wisconsin Department of Revenue
State Board of Assessors
Mail Drop 6-97
2135 Rimrock Road
Madison WI 53713
Mailing Address:
Wisconsin Department of Revenue
State Board of Assessors
Mail Drop 6-97
PO Box 8971
Madison WI 53708-8971
Telephone Number:
608-266-1147
PA-137 (R. 05-11)
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Wisconsin Department of Revenue