CT HB05541

Allows persons in Bloomfield who were otherwise eligible for a 2017 grand list exemption but missed the November 24, 2017 deadline to file their personal property declaration up to 45 days late and still receive timely filing status.

Authorizes the town assessor to approve the exemption for machinery and equipment after verifying eligibility of the late-filed declaration.

Permits the town of Bloomfield to reimburse filers for overpaid taxes (the difference between taxes paid and taxes owed) and/or fully refund any penalties that were assessed and paid.

Allows the town to cancel any assessed but unpaid penalties for qualifying applicants.

Takes effect upon passage and applies only to 2017 grand list exemptions under Connecticut General Statutes section 12-81(76) in the town of Bloomfield.