INSTRUCTIONS: MICHIGAN 2012 PERSONAL PROPERTY STATEMENT (Form 632 (L-4175))

All Michigan businesses must submit an annual statement detailing all personal property used in the operation of their business. This form is found on the state's official website. This article discusses the form filed for 2012.

Michigan 2012 Personal Property Statement 632 (L-4175) Step 1: On the first page, give the name and address of the assessor processing this form and your name and address.

Michigan 2012 Personal Property Statement 632 (L-4175) Step 2: On the right, give the locations of all personal property, the date on which your company was organized, the date business began at the locations listed above, any assumed names used by your legal entity, the number of owners or partners of a business that is a sole proprietorship or partnership, the residential address of anyone who is a sole proprietor, their legal name, the address where records are maintained, the person who maintains these, your telephone number, a description of your business activity and your NAICS code.

Michigan 2012 Personal Property Statement 632 (L-4175) Step 3: At the center of page 1, give the number of square feet occupied by your business, your assigned Michigan sales tax number and the name, address, telephone number and email address of the person preparing the form. Indicate with a check mark whether the business is a sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC or corporation.

Michigan 2012 Personal Property Statement 632 (L-4175) Step 4: Complete pages 2 through 4 first. These require you to detail all personal property assets and provide various information and determine their total cost.

Michigan 2012 Personal Property Statement 632 (L-4175) Step 5: Return to the first page. Questions 1 through 9 can be answered by checking "yes" or "no."

Michigan 2012 Personal Property Statement 632 (L-4175) Step 6: Questions 1 and 2 ask if you have excluded special tools, air and water pollution control facilities, or wind and water energy conversion devices that have received an exemption certificate. Questions 3 through 9 concern other questions about the nature and operation of your property.

Michigan 2012 Personal Property Statement 632 (L-4175) Step 7: Questions 10 through 16 help you calculate the total value of your personal property. Provide all information as instructed.

Michigan 2012 Personal Property Statement 632 (L-4175) Step 8: An owner, officer or authorized agent must sign and date the form.