This version of the form is not currently in use and is provided for reference only. Download this version of Form 5278 for the current year.
This is a legal form that was released by the Michigan Department of Treasury - a government authority operating within Michigan. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is Form 5278?
A: Form 5278 is a document used in Michigan for claiming the Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property Tax Exemption.
Q: What is the Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property Tax Exemption?
A: The Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property Tax Exemption is a tax benefit offered in Michigan to eligible manufacturing businesses.
Q: What does Form 5278 include?
A: Form 5278 includes the Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property Tax Exemption Claim, Personal Property Statement, and Report of Fair Market Value of Qualified New and Previously Existing Personal Property.
Q: Who needs to file Form 5278?
A: Manufacturing businesses in Michigan that meet the eligibility criteria need to file Form 5278.
Q: What information is required in Form 5278?
A: Form 5278 requires information about the manufacturing business, details of qualified personal property, and fair market value of the property.
Q: Are there any deadlines for filing Form 5278?
A: Yes, Form 5278 needs to be filed annually by February 20th.
Q: Can I claim the manufacturing personal property tax exemption if I am not eligible?
A: No, the manufacturing personal property tax exemption is only available to eligible manufacturing businesses in Michigan.
Q: What is the purpose of the Personal Property Statement in Form 5278?
A: The Personal Property Statement provides details of the qualified personal property owned by the manufacturing business.
Q: What is the purpose of the Report of Fair Market Value in Form 5278?
A: The Report of Fair Market Value provides an estimation of the fair market value for the qualified personal property.
Form Details:
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