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NOTICE TO TOLLAND RESIDENTS

The Tolland Assessor’s Office is currently receiving applications from individuals who are entitled to the following exemptions:

Any person who has been declared legally blind is entitled to a $3,000 exemption. Proof must be filed with the Assessor. Handicapped individuals who drive specially equipped motor vehicles must apply annually to have their vehicle exempted from property taxes. The filing deadline is January 31, 2011.

Totally disabled persons who are receiving permanent total disability under the Federal Old Age Survivors and Disability Insurance Program are entitled to an exemption of $1,000 of property assessment on property that they own. The filing deadline is December 1, 2010.

All persons filing for land assessment reductions under Public Act 490, Farm, Forest and Open Space for the first time must submit an application to the Assessor between September 1 and October 31, 2010. A State Forester must certify Forest Land prior to October 1, 2010. Open Space must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission prior to filing with the Assessor. Owners of land already under Public Act 490 that has not changed in use or acreage do not have to file annual applications with the Assessor.

Personal Property forms will be mailed out in late September to those known individuals having taxable personal property. Taxable personal property consists of all unregistered motor vehicles, campers, horses/ponies and construction equipment.

All Businesses located in Tolland are required to file an annual Personal Property Declaration. Any Business having personal property to declare and which has not received forms by October 1st should contact the Assessor’s Office and the forms will be mailed. All Personal Property forms must be returned to the Assessor’s Office during October, or a 25% penalty will be applied according to State law. All Personal Property not declared and discovered by the Assessor will be valued by the Assessor. All appeal rights will be waived. If you closed your business during the past year, you must notify the Assessor in written form to have your account removed from the Grand List. Questions may be directed to the Assessor’s Office at 871-3650.

FILING DEADLINE FOR TOLLAND MILITARY VETERANS

The Tolland Assessor’s office will be preparing the 2010 Grand List during the coming months.  Tolland residents are advised that Veterans claiming a property exemption, who have not filed their honorable discharge form DD-214, must bring their original or a certified copy to the Town Clerk’s office prior to September 30, 2010.

The Veteran must be a US citizen for 10 years and have served 90 days of the conflict or the full duration of any conflict lasting less than ninety days. Eligibility for this exemption will be determined by the Assessor after review of the information provided.

Disabled Veterans and Veterans with incomes under $39,500 for married and $32,300 for single may be eligible for additional benefits.  Filing deadline is October 1, 2010.

Veterans on active duty service, personnel to certain members of the reserve components of the armed forces, including the National Guard, who perform duty under Title 32 of the United States code, may be eligible for a Veteran’s exemption.  Title 32 covers Homeland Security missions, airport security duty service in time of National disasters and patrol of the United States borders.  Individuals applying must meet eligibility requirements under CGS-12-81

Active duty military personnel may have one motor vehicle exempted from taxes.   The Assessor’s office has a form which must be completed and signed by the serviceman and his commanding officer and returned to the Assessor’s office to qualify for this benefit. 

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