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 the Form 5278?A: The Form 5278 is a combined 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 relief program in Michigan that provides an exemption on certain personal property used in manufacturing.
Q: What is the Personal Property Statement?A: The Personal Property Statement is a section of the Form 5278 where taxpayers provide information about their personal property assets.
Q: What is the Report of Fair Market Value?A: The Report of Fair Market Value is another section of the Form 5278 where taxpayers report the fair market value of their qualified new and previously existing personal property.
Q: Who is eligible for the exemption?A: Manufacturers and certain other businesses engaged in industrial processing or research and development are eligible for the exemption.
Q: What is the purpose of the exemption?A: The purpose of the exemption is to encourage investment in manufacturing and other eligible industries in Michigan.
Form Details:
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