No fee is charged for a certificate of non-assessment. Requirements Certificates of non-assessment may be issued in the following circumstances: This is the 1st vehicle you have owned You are a former resident returning to Missouri and no unpaid personal property taxes are due in Cass or any other Missouri County You are exempt from personal property taxes individuals or organizations who are determined tax exempt by the state , i.
The Assessor is responsible for the valuation of all taxable property in the County. Every person owning or holding tangible personal property on the first day of January, including all such property purchased on that day, shall be liable for taxes thereon during the same calendar year.
The political subdivisions, a. Property tax rates are set by September 1st of every year. Missouri's property tax continues to be the largest and most reliable source of funding for the State's local governments, with approximately two-thirds of the taxes collected going to local schools.
An efficient, professional assessment program ensures that this stable, steady revenue source is not only maintained but also that it is implemented in a fair and equitable fashion.
What is Personal Property? According to MO State Statute The Assessor sends out assessment lists at the end of each year. Am I eligible for a tax waiver on my personal property? To qualify for a tax waiver in Clay County, you must meet one of the following requirements:. If you meet requirement No.
If you do not have a vehicle that was registered in that state you must provide proof of residence in that state for Jan 1 of the previous year.
Why do I need to have the Title or Application for Title to get a waiver? We need to verify that the vehicle you are tagging is going to be licensed in your name before we issue the waiver and we also need the make, model, and vehicle identification number VIN to assess your vehicle properly.
I need to license a car not included on my paid tax receipt. What do I do? Property taxes are not owed on the new vehicle unless you owned it on January 1st. I bought my vehicle in December but did not take possession of it until after January 1st; do I still have to pay taxes on it? The date of purchase listed on the application for title is the date you actually owned it regardless of when you picked it up.
If you were assessed in another Missouri county, you may need to contact that county for a previous year receipt. Why am I being taxed for a vehicle I no longer own? The amount of tax you owe is based on the vehicles owned on January 1 of that year. Regardless of whether you no longer own those vehicles or whether you have purchased new vehicles, your tax is based on the vehicles owned January 1. Do I owe taxes although I am no longer a Missouri resident?
According to state law, your tax obligation is established on January 1. Even if you move out-of-state the next day, you are still obligated to pay Missouri taxes.
State law makes no provisions for prorating your tax bill. I was not a Clay County resident on January 1st but I live here now. Missouri law states that you must claim your personal property in the county you resided in on January 1st.
We would be happy to put you on our mailing list for the next year. Please contact our office at or go to link provided in this website to fill out the Personal Property Contact Form.
The property is titled in my name but my relative drives it, do I still have to claim it? A tax waiver, also known as, Statement of Non-Assessment, indicates a specific person, business, or corporation does not owe any personal property taxes for a specified tax year. A tax waiver is only used to license a vehicle, motorcycle, trailer, or other assets. You may be entitled to a tax waiver if one of the following applies:. Application for a tax waiver can be made in person, by mail, fax, or email.
If applying by fax or email , please allow 24 hour process time. A taxpayer is presumed to owe taxes on property unless the taxpayer demonstrates qualification for a certificate of non-assessment. To obtain a certificate of non-assessment, contact the Jackson County Assessment Department or call
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