Updated 8/24/2015



# 2015

RECOMMENDED PERSONAL PROPERTY VALUATION SCHEDULES And Registered Vehicle Uniform Fees

UTAH STATE TAX COMMISSION PROPERTY TAX DIVISION

### And Registered Vehicle Uniform Fees

Table of Contents PAGE
Introduction & Methodology i



### Class 1 - Short Life Property 1.
Class 2 - Computer Integrated Machinery 2.
Class 3 - Short Life Equipment 3.
Class 5 - Long Life Trade Fixtures 4.
Class 6 - Heavy and Medium Duty Trucks 5.
Class 7 - Medical & Dental Equipment 6.
Class 8 - Machinery & Equipment 7.
Class 9 - Off-Highway Recreational Vehicles - Age B ased Fees 8.

Class 10 - Railroad Cars 9.
Class 11 - Street Motorcycles - Age Based Fees 10.
Class 12 - Computer Hardware 11.
Class 13 - Heavy Equipment 12.

Class 14 - Motor Homes 13.
Class 15 - Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment 14.
Class 16 - Long Life Property (updated 8/24/2015) 

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Class 17 - Vessels 31 Feet in Length & Longer 16.
Class 17a - Vessels Less than 31 Feet in Length - Age Based Fees 17.
Class 18 - Travel Trailers - Age Based Fees 18. 

### Class 18a -Tent Trailers & Truck Campers - Age Based Fees 19.

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Class 20 - Petroleum & Natural Gas Exploration and Production Equipment 19. 

## 2015Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedules Property Tax Division Utah State Tax Commission

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## 2015Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedules Property Tax Division Utah State Tax Commission

Class 21 - Commercial Trailers 20.
Class 21a - Other Trailers (Non-commercial) - Age B ased Fees 21.
Class 22 - Passenger Vehicles - Age Based Fees 21.
Class 22a - Small Motor Vehicles - Age Based Fees 21
Class 23 - Aircraft Uniform & Registration Fees 22.
Class 24 - Leasehold Improvements 23.
Class 25 - Aircraft Manufacturing Tools and Dies 24.
Class 26 - Personal Watercraft - Age Based Fees 25.
Class 27 - Electrical Power Generating Equipment an d Fixtures 26.
Class 28 - Non Capitalized Personal Property 27.
Other Taxable Personal Property 28. Supplies Property Leased or Rented from Inventory


### Personal Property Exempt From Property Tax 28. Merchandise Inventory Personal Property Exempt Under Utah Code Ann. Section 59-2-1115 Farm Machinery and Equipment Livestock Property Used for Irrigation Purposes Household Furnishings Motor Vehicles, Vessels and Recreational Vehicles Held in Inventory
Registered Vehicles, Exempt From Property Tax and S ubject to Uniform Fees: 

### 29. Uniform Fee on Registered Aircraft Uniform Fees on Registered Motor Vehicles, Vessels and Recreational Vehicles Uniform Age Based Fees on Passenger Vehicles and Ot her Registered Vehicles



### Definitions 29. Item of Tangible Taxable Personal Property Defined Acquisition Cost DefinedTABLE 1 updated :



### Personal Property Percent Good Valuation Schedules by Class S C S Y O C H O S F H M M C H E L A I O L A N O M H U E E A O E M M O C L M E I O R P O R A D C R M A O I N H M A R N T U R N V I H A P V T C G T & E S C T T I Y C I I U Y O O S R E R C L E T A N L T R N L G C H A A I R L U D L E E E D I & A I O F P F I R U R C R Q H U F S A L T I E I F E T & Y A U O C E H L D T N E Y R H I M T O E T A P T & D & S A P E O P U Q T I O L R E E T E R M S R R S U R M O I O G Q F R N E D E O E I A P L Z P R U I U T Q W N M P B P I R I E E A I X C A U A T A E O M L O N D R T P T K L I R N R A E E V G T E S P E U T T N R E Y D F Y S T S YR 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 24 25 28

2015 90% 90% 90% 95%

2014 71% 90% 84% 91% 71% 93% 93% 94% 62% 50% 67% 47% 96% 66% 93% 93% 94% 84% 75%

2013 41% 79% 68% 81% 64% 85% 85% 88% 46% 47% 63% 34% 91% 64% 88% 88% 88% 68% 50%

2012 10% 68% 51% 72% 58% 77% 77% 82% 21% 44% 59% 24% 87% 61% 81% 83% 82% 52% 25%

2011 59% 35% 63% 52% 70% 70% 77% 9% 41% 55% 15% 84% 59% 76% 78% 77% 36% 0%

2010 48% 18% 54% 46% 63% 63% 72% 7% 38% 52% 6% 82% 57% 70% 73% 71% 19%

2009 36% 43% 39% 54% 54% 65% 36% 48% 76% 54% 61% 67% 65% 4%

2008 25% 33% 33% 46% 46% 59% 33% 44% 72% 52% 56% 62% 59%

2007 13% 23% 27% 38% 38% 54% 30% 40% 69% 49% 50% 57% 54%

2006 12% 21% 30% 30% 49% 27% 37% 67% 47% 44% 52% 48%

2005 14% 21% 21% 42% 25% 33% 64% 45% 38% 47% 42%

2004 10% 11% 11% 37% 22% 29% 62% 42% 31% 42% 36%

2003 7% 28% 19% 25% 57% 40% 21% 36% 30%

2002 3% 19% 16% 21% 50% 37% 11% 31%

2001 9% 14% 18% 43% 35% 26%

2000 14% 37% 33% 21%

1999 10% 30% 30% 16%

1998 22% 28%

1997 15% 25%

1996 8% 23%

1995 20%

1994 16%

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## 2015 Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedule fo r Class 1 Short Life Property

Examples of Property Include:

Barricades / Warning Signs Library Materials / Books Patterns, Jigs & Dies Motel & Hotel Linen Pots & Pans, Utensils Pallets Canned Computer Software Silverware Motion Picture Prints Uniforms
The following schedule is recommended for valuing C lass 1 property for the 2015assessment year:

Percent Good Year of Acquisition of Acquisition Cost 2014 - 1st Year 71% 2013 - 2nd Year 41% 2012 - 3rd Year 10% and prior

Class 1, Short Life Property is Defined as: Short life property which is fungible in that it isdifficult to determine which items are retired fro m service by age group. Such property is highly susceptible to breakage, loss, rapid wear and tear or subject to extreme obsolescence.
Rental Video Tapes & DVD's: Rental DVD's, video tapes and CD's are to be valuedat $15.00 per unit for the first year and $3.00 pe r unit thereafter.
Computer Software Costs: A Licensee of canned computer software shall use on e of the following substitutes for acquisition cost of the canned computer software if no acquisition cost is stated: 1. the retail price of the canned computer software; 2. If a retail price is unavailable and the license is a non-renewable single year agreement, use thetotal sum of expected payment during that 12-month pe riod; or 3. If the licensing agreement is renewable or is amultiple year agreement, use the present value of all expected licensing fees paid purs uant to the agreement.

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## 2015 Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedule fo r Class 2 Computer Integrated Machinery

Examples of Property (Which may meet the definitionbelow):

Cat Scanners Computerized Assembly Machinery Computer Integrated Fabrication Machinery Other Computer Integrated Manufacturing Machinery Computer Integrated Manufacturing Machinery High Tec h Medical & Dental Equipment Computer Driven Mills Mammography Units Computerized Machine Lathes MRI Equipment

The following schedule is recommended for valuing C lass 2 property for the 2015 assessment year:

Percent Good Year of Acquisition of Acquisition Cost 2014 - 1st Year 90% 2013 - 2nd Year 79% 2012 - 3rd Year 68% 2011 - 4th Year 59% 2010 - 5th Year 48% 2009 - 6th Year 36% 2008 - 7th Year 25% 2007 - 8th Year 13% and prior
Class 2 Computer Integrated Machinery is Defined as :

1. Machinery and computer sold as a single unit. I f the machine and computer are purchased as separate units, the machine must be valued as Class 8 property and the computer as Class 12 property. 2. Machinery which cannot operate without the comp uter and the computer cannot perform functions outs ide the machine. 3. Machinery able to perform multiple functions andis controlled by a programmable central processingunit. 4. The total cost of the machine and computer combi ned is depreciated as a unit for income tax purposes. 5. The capabilities of the machine cannot be expand ed by substituting a more complex computer for the original.

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## 2015 Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedule fo r Class 3 Short Life Trade Fixtures

Examples of Property Include:

Alarm Systems Photo Processing Equip. & Cameras Automotive Emissions Testing Equip. Rent-to-Own Merc handise Auto Engine Analysis Equip. Reservation Terminals Bank ATM Machines Pneumatic Tube Systems (Banks) Cash Registers - Manual Small Equipment Rentals Drive-up Windows (Banks) Shopping Carts Microwave Communications Equipment Telephone Equipme nt & Systems Music, Stereo and Sound Systems Vending Machines Office Machines Video Game Machines Satellite/Cable TV Converters

The following schedule is recommended for valuing C lass 3 property for the 2015 assessment year:

Percent Good Year of Acquisition of Acquisition Cost 2014 - 1st Year 84% 2013 - 2nd Year 68% 2012 - 3rd Year 51% 2011 - 4th Year 35% 2010 - 5th Year 18% and prior
Class 3, Short Life Trade Fixtures are Defined as: Trade fixtures such as electronic equipment and off ice machines subject to rapid functional obsolescen ce, economic obsolescence or severe wear and tear. Refer to Class 12 for computer and data processing equipment.

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## 2015 Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedule fo r Class 5 Long Life Trade Fixtures

Examples of Property Include:

Furniture Buildings, Mobile Type Bars & Sinks Musical Instruments Booths, Tables & Chairs Movable Partitions Beauty / Barber Shop Fixtures Stands Cabinets & Shelves Motel / Hotel Beds & Furniture Cashier's Islands Signs, Mechanical & Electrical Check Out Counters Tanning Booths Displays, Cases & Racks Water Slides Office Furniture (except Office Mach.) Above Ground Fiber Optic/Coaxial Cable Auditorium and Theater Seats Under Ground Coaxial Ca ble
The following schedule is recommended for valuing C lass 5 property for the 2015 assessment year:

Percent Good Year of Acquisition of Acquisition Cost 2014 - 1st Year 91% 2013 - 2nd Year 81% 2012 - 3rd Year 72% 2011 - 4th Year 63% 2010 - 5th Year 54% 2009 - 6th Year 43% 2008 - 7th Year 33% 2007 - 8th Year 23% 2006 - 9th Year 12% and prior
Class 5, Long Life Trade Fixtures are Defined as: Non mechanical trade fixtures such as furniture andshelving subject to functional obsolescence due to style and design changes and items subject to lightwear and tear.

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## 2015 Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedule fo r Class 6 Heavy and Medium Duty Trucks

Examples of Property Include:

Heavy Duty Trucks Concrete Pump Trucks Medium Duty Trucks Trucks with Well Boring Rigs Crane Vehicles
The following schedule is recommended for valuing C lass 6 property for the 2015 assessment year:

Percent Good Model Year of Cost New 2015 New 90% 2014 - 1st Year 71% 2013 - 2nd Year 64% 2012 - 3rd Year 58% 2011 - 4th Year 52% 2010 - 5th Year 46% 2009 - 6th Year 39% 2008 - 7th Year 33% 2007 - 8th Year 27% 2006 - 9th Year 21% 2005 - 10th Year 14% 2004 - 11th Year 10% 2003 - 12th Year 7% 2002 - 13th Year 3% and prior

Taxable value is calculated by multiplying themodel year percent good factor by cost new. The following methods are used to determine cost new of Class 6 vehicles (Heavy & Medium Duty Tru cks):

a. documenting the actual cost of the the vehicle when purchased new, b. determining the manufacturer's suggested retail price from a recognized publication then apply 75% to the M.S.R.P. c. documenting the actual cost used of the vehicle and dividing that purchase price by the percent good factor for the applicable model year. d. for state assessed vehicles, the value of attach ed equipment is included.

The Uniform Fee for Class 6 is 1.5% of taxablevalue. The 2015 model year percent good applies to 20 15 models purchased in 2014. Heavy and medium duty trucks, have a residual value of $1750.

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## 2015 Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedule fo r Class 7 Medical & Dental Equipment

Examples of Property Include:

Medical Equipment / Instruments* Microscopes Dental Equipment / Instruments Sterilizes Exam Tables & Chairs Optical Equipment Hospital Equipment Mesoptometers X-Ray Machines Lensometers

The following schedule is recommended for valuing C lass 7 property for the 2015 assessment year:

Percent Good Year of Acquisition of Acquisition Cost 2014 - 1st Year 93% 2013 - 2nd Year 85% 2012 - 3rd Year 77% 2011 - 4th Year 70% 2010 - 5th Year 63% 2009 - 6th Year 54% 2008 - 7th Year 46% 2007 - 8th Year 38% 2006 - 9th Year 30% 2005 - 10th Year 21% 2004 - 11th Year 11% and prior
Class 7, Medical and Dental Equipment is Defined as : Equipment used in medical and dental facilities andis subject to a high degree of functional and economic obsolescence due to rapid technological development experienced by the health industry.
*See Class 2 for MRI, Cat Scan and Mammography Units

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## 2015 Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedule fo r Class 8 Machinery & Equipment

Examples of Property Include:

Manufacturing & Processing Machinery Overhead Cranes Amusement Rides Incinerators Auto Service & Repair Equipment Packaging Equipment Bakery Equipment Stationary Backup Generators Distillery Equipment Meat Packing Equipment Fork Lifts (battery & propane powered) Printing Equi pment Laundry & Dry Cleaning Equipment Bottling Equipment Food Preparation Equipment Cannery Equipment Golf Carts Ski Lift Machinery Machine Shop Equipment Wood Milling Equipment Refrigeration Equipment CATV Connections/Distributio n Eq. CATV Head Ends

The following schedule is recommended for valuing C lass 8 property for the 2015 assessment year:

Percent Good Year of Acquisition of Acquisition Cost 2014 - 1st Year 93% 2013 - 2nd Year 85% 2012 - 3rd Year 77% 2011 - 4th Year 70% 2010 - 5th Year 63% 2009 - 6th Year 54% 2008 - 7th Year 46% 2007 - 8th Year 38% 2006 - 9th Year 30% 2005 - 10th Year 21% 2004 - 11th Year 11% and prior
Class 8 Machinery and Equipment is Defined as: Machinery and equipment used in production or processing industries having an economic life of 12 years or more but subject to functional and econ omic obsolescence as technologically advanced and more efficient machinery becomes available.
The following oil refinery pollution control equipm ent mandated by the EPA (Clean Air Act) shall receive an additional 50% economic obsolescence deduction f rom the value calculated using Table 8: VGO (Vacuum Gas Oil) Reactor, HDS (Diesel Hydotreater) Reactor, VGO Compressor, VGO Furnace VGO & HDS High Pressure Exchangers

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## 2015 Age Based Uniform Fees for

Class 9 Off-Highway Recreational Vehicles

Class 9 Property Includes:

All Terrain Off-Highway Vehicles Quadrunners Dirt & Trail Motorcycles Moto Cross (MX) Motorcycles Dune Buggies Racing Motorcycles Enduro Motorcycles Snowmobiles Other Off-Highway Recreational Vehicles

Age Based Fees for Class 9 Property: Uniform State Wide Age of Off-Highway Vehicle Model Years Age Based Fee Less than 3 years 2015 - 2013 $45 3 or more years but less than 6 years 2012 - 2010 $35 6 or more years but less than 9 years 2009 - 2007 $30 9 or more years but less than 12 years 2006 - 2004 $20

12 or more years 2003 & Older $10

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## 2015 Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedule fo r Class 10 Railroad Cars

Class 10 Property Includes all types of Railroad Ca rs.

The following schedule is recommended for valuing C lass 10 property for the 2015 assessment year:

Percent Good Year of Acquisition of Acquisition Cost 2014 - 1st Year 94% 2013 - 2nd Year 88% 2012 - 3rd Year 82% 2011 - 4th Year 77% 2010 - 5th Year 72% 2009 - 6th Year 65% 2008 - 7th Year 59% 2007 - 8th Year 54% 2006 - 9th Year 49% 2005 - 10th Year 42% 2004 - 11th Year 37% 2003 - 12th Year 28% 2002 - 13th Year 19% 2001 - 14th Year 9% and prior

Class 10, Railroad Cars are Defined as: All types of railroad cars subject to functional an d economic obsolescence due to the developing technology of the shipping industry. Heavy wear an d tear is also a factor in valuing this class of property.

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## Age Based Uniform Fees for Class 11 Street Motorcycles

Class 11 Property Includes: Street Motorcycles, Scooters and Mopeds

Age Based Fees for Class 11 Property:

Uniform State Wide Age of Street Motorcycles Model Years Age Based Fee Less Than 3 Years 2015 - 2013 $95 3 or more years but less than 6 Years 2012 - 2010 $70 6 or more years but less than 9 years 2009 - 2007 $50 9 or more years but less than 12 years 2006 - 2004 $35

12 or more years 2003 & Older $10

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## 2015 Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedule fo r Class 12 Computer Hardware

Examples of Property Include:

Mainframe Computers LAN Systems Personal Computers Data Processing Equipment Cad / Cam Systems Data Processing Peripherals Copiers & Copy, Fax, Scanner, Printer Combination M achines POS Systems - Non Manual
The following schedule is recommended for valuing C lass 12 property for the 2015 assessment year:

Percent Good Year of Acquisition of Acquisition Cost 2014 - 1st Year 62% 2013 - 2nd Year 46% 2012 - 3rd Year 21% 2011 - 4th Year 9% 2010 - 5th Year 7% and prior
Class 12, Computer Hardware is Defined as: Data processing equipment, main frame computers, LAN systems, personal computers and computer peripherals subject to rapid functiona l and economic obsolescence.

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## 2015 Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedule fo r Class 13 Heavy Equipment

Examples of Property Include:

Construction Equipment Cranes, Construction Compaction Equipment Backhoes Graders Excavators Batch Plants Loaders Log Skidders & Loaders Portable Generators Mining Equipment Pavers Portable Conveyors Pavement Sweepers Quarrying Equipment Snow Cats Scrapers
The following schedule is recommended for valuing C lass 13 property for the 2015 assessment year:

Percent Good Year of Acquisition of Acquisition Cost 2014 - 1st Year 50% 2013 - 2nd Year 47% 2012 - 3rd Year 44% 2011 - 4th Year 41% 2010 - 5th Year 38% 2009 - 6th Year 36% 2008 - 7th Year 33% 2007 - 8th Year 30% 2006 - 9th Year 27% 2005 - 10th Year 25% 2004 - 11th Year 22% 2003 - 12th Year 19% 2002 - 13th Year 16% 2001 - 14th Year 14% and prior

2014 model year equipment purchased in 2014 is val ued at 100 percent of acquisition cost.
Class 13, Heavy Equipment is Defined as: Mobile machinery used in the construction, forestryand quarry industries as well as equipment used in the processing of construction materials; i.e., cement and asphalt.

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## 2015 Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedule fo r Class 14 Motor Homes

Class 14 Property Includes all types of Motor Homes

The following schedule is recommended for valuing C lass 14 property for the 2015 assessment year:

Percent Good Model Year of Cost New 2015 New 90% 2014 - 1st Year 67% 2013 - 2nd Year 63% 2012 - 3rd Year 59% 2011 - 4th Year 55% 2010 - 5th Year 52% 2009 - 6th Year 48% 2008 - 7th Year 44% 2007 - 8th Year 40% 2006 - 9th Year 37% 2005 - 10th Year 33% 2004 - 11th Year 29% 2003 - 12th Year 25% 2002 - 13th Year 21% 2001 - 14th Year 18% 2000 - 15th Year 14% 1999 - 16th Year 10% and prior
Taxable value is calculated by multiplying the mode l year percent good factor by the cost new. The following methods are used to determine cost new of Class 14 Motor Homes: a. documenting the actual cost of the the vehi cle when purchased new, b. documenting the manufacturer's suggested retail price from a recognized publication, c. documenting the actual cost of the vehicle used and dividing that purchase price by the percent good factor for the applicable model year.

The Uniform Fee for Class 14 is 1% of taxablevalue. The 2015 model year percent good applies to 20 15 models purchased in 2014. Motor Homes have a residual taxable value of $ 1000.

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## 2015 Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedule fo r Class 15 Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment

Examples of Property Include:
Clean Room Equipment Photo Mask and Wafer Manufacturing Equipment Crystal Growing Equipment Semiconductor Chemical andGas Systems Deionized Water Systems Semiconductor Electrical Systems Encapsulation Equipment Semiconductor Test Equipment

The following schedule is recommended for valuing C lass 15 property for the 2015 assessment year:

Percent Good Year of Acquisition of Acquisition Cost 2014 - 1st Year 47% 2013 - 2nd Year 34% 2012 - 3rd Year 24% 2011 - 4th Year 15% 2010 - 5th Year 6% and prior
Class 15, Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment is Defined as: Equipment used exclusively in the production of sem iconductor products. The Semiconductor Manufacturing industry is subjectto significant economic and functional obsolescence due to rapidly changing technology an d economic conditions.

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## 2015 Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedule fo r Class 16 Long Life Property

Examples of Property Include:

Buried Cable Bulk Storage Tanks, Underground & Surface Billboards Oil and Gas Gathering Systems Pipelines Sign Towers Grain Elevators, Non Farm Ski Lift & Tram Towers Broadcast and Cell Towers Storage and Shipping Conta iners Underground Fiber/Coaxial Cable Truck Scales Solar Panels/All Electric Generating Eq. The following schedule is recommended for valuing C lass 16 property for the 2015 assessment year:

Percent Good Year of Acquisition of Acquisition Cost 2014 - 1st Year 96% 2013 - 2nd Year 91% 2012 - 3rd Year 87% 2011 - 4th Year 84% 2010 - 5th Year 82% 2009 - 6th Year 76% 2008 - 7th Year 72% 2007 - 8th Year 69% 2006 - 9th Year 67% 2005 - 10th Year 64% 2004 - 11th Year 62% 2003 - 12th Year 57% 2002 - 13th Year 50% 2001 - 14th Year 43% 2000 - 15th Year 37% 1999 - 16th Year 30% 1998 - 17th Year 22% 1997 - 18th Year 15% 1996 - 19th Year 8% and prior
Class 16, Long Life Property is Defined as: Property having a long physical life, subject to li ttle obsolescence.

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## 2015 Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedule fo r Class 17 Vessels 31 Feet In Length & Longer

Examples of Property Include: Yachts Houseboats Sloops
The following schedule is recommended for valuing C lass 17 property for the 2015 assessment year: Percent Good Model Year of Cost New 2015 New 90% 2014 - 1st Year 66% 2013 - 2nd Year 64% 2012 - 3rd Year 61% 2011 - 4th Year 59% 2010 - 5th Year 57% 2009 - 6th Year 54% 2008 - 7th Year 52% 2007 - 8th Year 49% 2006 - 9th Year 47% 2005 - 10th Year 45% 2004 - 11th Year 42% 2003 - 12th Year 40% 2002 - 13th Year 37% 2001 - 14th Year 35% 2000 - 15th Year 33% 1999 - 16th Year 30% 1998 - 17th Year 28% 1997 - 18th Year 25% 1996 - 19th Year 23% 1995 - 20th Year 20% 1994 - 21st Year 16% and prior

Taxable value is calculated by multiplying the mode l year percent good factor by the cost new. The following methods are used to determine cost new of Class 17 Vessels (Boats) 31 feet in length & l onger: 1. documenting the M.S.R.P. listed in the ABOS Ma rine Blue Book / web site, or 2. for boats not listed in the ABOS Marine Blue Book but listed in the N.A.D.A. Marine Appraisal Gui de, divide the N.A.D.A. average value by the percent good factor, or 3. for boats not listed in the ABOS Marine Blue Book or in the N.A.D.A. Marine Appraisal Guide, doc umenting the actual cost for the property; or 4. for boats not listed in the ABOS Marine Blue Book or in the N.A.D.A. Marine Appraisal Guide, and for which no documented acquisition cost is available: a. the manufacturer's suggested retail pricefor a comparable boat; or b. the cost new established for that boat bya documented valuation source.

The Uniform Fee for Class 17 is 1.5% of taxablevalue The 2015 model year percent good applies to 20 15 models purchased in 2014. Vessels (Boats) over 31 feet in length have a residual taxable value of $1000.

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## Age Based Uniform Fees for

Class 17 'Vessels less than 31 Feet In Length Class 17a - Uniform Statewide Fee of $10 applies toall Vessels less than 15 feet in length regardless of age. A Uniform Statewide fee of $10 applies to all canoes, jon boats, utility boats regardless of length or age. Class 17b - Age Based Fees for Vessels 15 feet or more in length but less than 19 feet (except boat types listed for 17a or 17f):

Age of Vessel Model Years Age Based Fee Less Than 3 Years 2015 - 2013 $150 3 or more years but less than 6 Years 2012 - 2010 $110 6 or more years but less than 9 years 2009 - 2007 $80 9 or more years but less than 12 years 2006 - 2004 $65

12 or more years 2003 & Older $25
Class 17c - Age Based Fees for Vessels 19 feet ormore in length but less than 23 feet (except boat types listed for 17a or 17g):

Age of Vessel Model Years Age Based Fee Less Than 3 Years 2015 - 2013 $275 3 or more years but less than 6 Years 2012 - 2010 $220 6 or more years but less than 9 years 2009 - 2007 $175 9 or more years but less than 12 years 2006 - 2004 $120

12 or more years 2003 & Older $50
Class 17d - Age Based Fees for Vessels 23 feet or more in length but less than 27 feet (except boat types listed for 17a or 17h):

Age of Vessel Model Years Age Based Fee Less Than 3 Years 2015 - 2013 $400 3 or more years but less than 6 Years 2012 - 2010 $310 6 or more years but less than 9 years 2009 - 2007 $240 9 or more years but less than 12 years 2006 - 2004 $180

12 or more years 2003 & Older $100
Class 17e - Age Based Fees for Vessels 27 feet or more in length but less than 31 feet (except boats types listed for 17a or 17i):

Age of Vessel Model Years Age Based Fee Less Than 3 Years 2015 - 2013 $700 3 or more years but less than 6 Years 2012 - 2010 $500 6 or more years but less than 9 years 2009 - 2007 $350 9 or more years but less than 12 years 2006 - 2004 $250

12 or more years 2003 & Older $120
The following boat types; pontoon (not houseboat), sailboat, collapsible or inflatable vessel, use these uniform statewide fees:

Class 17f - Uniform Fee for 15 ft. in length but less than 19 ft.: $15. Class 17g - Uniform Fee for 19 ft. in length but less than 23 ft.: $25. Class 17h - Uniform Fee for 23 ft. but less than 27ft.: $40. Class 17i - Uniform Fee for 27 ft. but less than 31 ft.: $75.

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## 2012 Age Base Uniform Fees For

Class 18 Travel Trailers

Class 18 Property Includes bumper pull travel trail ers and 5th wheel travel trailers.
Age Based Fees for Class 18, Travel Trailers:

Uniform State Wide Age of Travel Trailer Model Years Age Based Fee Less Than 3 Years 2015 - 2013 $175 3 or more years but less than 6 Years 2012 - 2010 $135 6 or more years but less than 9 years 2009 - 2007 $90 9 or more years but less than 12 years 2006 - 2004 $65

12 or more years 2003 & Older $20



## Age Based Uniform Fees for

Class 18a Tent Trailers and Truck Campers

Age Based Fees for Class 18a, Tent Trailers and Tru ck Campers:

Uniform State Wide

Age of Tent Trailer / Truck Camper Model Years Age Based Fee

Less Than 3 Years 2015 - 2013 $70 3 or more years but less than 6 Years 2012 - 2010 $50 6 or more years but less than 9 years 2009 - 2007 $35 9 or more years but less than 12 years 2006 - 2004 $25

12 or more years 2003 & Older $10

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## 2015 Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedule fo r Class 20 Petroleum & Natural Gas Exploration and Production Equipment

Examples of Property Include: Oil & Gas Exploration Equipment Equipment Sheds Distillation Equipment Free Water Knockouts Wellhead Assemblies Scrubbers Holding & Storage Facilities Petroleum Pumping Units Drill Rigs Manifolds / Headers Re-injection Equipment Recycle / Recirculating Pumps Compressors Radio Telemetry Units (RTU) Metering Devices Support & Control Equipment Heater - Treaters Separator-Dehydrators Fractionation and Catalytic Cracking Equipment Well Site Generators, Transformers & Power Lines
The following schedule is recommended for valuing C lass 20 property for the 2015 assessment year: Percent Good Year of Acquisition of Acquisition Cost 2014 - 1st Year 93% 2013 - 2nd Year 88% 2012 - 3rd Year 81% 2011 - 4th Year 76% 2010 - 5th Year 70% 2009 - 6th Year 61% 2008 - 7th Year 56% 2007 - 8th Year 50% 2006 - 9th Year 44% 2005 - 10th Year 38% 2004 - 11th Year 31% 2003 - 12th Year 21% 2002 - 13th Year 11% and prior
Class 20, Petroleum and Gas Exploration and Production Equipment is Defined as: Equipment used in the petroleum and gas explorationand production industry, subject to significant functional and economic obsolescence du e to the volatile nature of the petroleum industry.

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## 2015 Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedule fo r Class 21 Commercial Trailers
Examples of Property Include:

Commercial Trailers (all types) Commercial Flatbed Trailers Commercial Livestock Trailers Lowboy Equipment Trail ers Dry Van Trailers Grain Hopper Trailers Dump Trailers (all Types) Refrigerated Van Trailers Tank Trailers The following schedule is recommended for valuing C lass 21 property for the 2015 assessment year: Percent Good Model Year of Cost New 2015 New 95% 2014 - 1st Year 93% 2013 - 2nd Year 88% 2012 - 3rd Year 83% 2011 - 4th Year 78% 2010 - 5th Year 73% 2009 - 6th Year 67% 2008 - 7th Year 62% 2007 - 8th Year 57% 2006 - 9th Year 52% 2005 - 10th Year 47% 2004 - 11th Year 42% 2003 - 12th Year 36% 2002 - 13th Year 31% 2001 - 14th Year 26% 2000 - 15th Year 21% 1999 - 16th Year 16% and prior

Taxable value is calculated by multiplying the mode l year percent good factor by the cost new. The following methods are used to determine cost new of Class 21 Commercial Trailers: a. documenting the actual cost of the the vehicl e when purchased new, b. documenting the manufacturer's suggested reta il price from a recognized publication. c. documenting the actual cost used of the vehic le and dividing that purchase price by the percent good factor for the applicable model year. d. for state assessed vehicles, the value of attached equipment is included.

The Uniform Fee for Class 21 is 1.5% of taxablevalue The 2015 model year percent good applies to 20 15 models purchased in 2014. Commercial trailers have a minimum residual va lue of $1000.

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## Age Based Uniform Fees for

Class 21a Other Trailers (Non Commercial)

Examples of Property Include:

Trailers used for other than commercial purpose Cargo Utility Trailers Horse & Stock Trailers Flatbed Utility Trailers Boat Trailers
Age Based Fees for Class 21a, Other (Non Commercial ) Trailers: Uniform State Wide Age of Other Trailer Model Years Age based Fee Less Than 3 Years 2015 - 2013 $30 3 or more years but less than 6 Years 2012 - 2010 $25 6 or more years but less than 9 years 2009 - 2007 $20 9 or more years but less than 12 years 2006 - 2004 $15 Twelve or More Years: 2003 & Older $10 

## Age Based Uniform Fees for

Class 22 Passenger Vehicles

Class 22 Property Includes: Passenger Cars, Utility Passenger Vehicles (SUV'S), Vans and Light Duty Trucks
Age Based Fees for Class 22, Passenger Vehicles:

Uniform State Wide

Age of Vehicle Model Years Age based Fee Less than 3 Years: 2015 - 2013 $150 3 or more years but less than 6 Years 2012 - 2010 $110 6 or more years but less than 9 years 2009 - 2007 $80 9 or more years but less than 12 years 2006 - 2004 $50

Twelve or More Years: 2003 & Older $10 

## Age Based Uniform Fees for

Class 22a Small Motor Vehicles

Class 22a Property Includes: Motor Vehicles having5 or less horsepower, and or 150 or less cu. centimeter displacement.
Age Based Fees for Class 22a Small Motor Vehicles:

Uniform State Wide

Age of Vehicle Model Years Age based Fee Less than 3 Years: 2015 - 2013 $25 3 or more years but less than 6 Years 2012 - 2010 $15 6 or more years 2006 & Older $10

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## 2014 Uniform Statewide Fee for

CLASS 23 

# Aircraft

Class 23 includes aircraft requiring FAA registrati on and having a valid airworthiness certificate.

Uniform Fees: Currently Civil and Commercial aircraft are subjectto a $25 Uniform Fee paid to the Tax Commission upon registration or registration re newal. The fee is distributed to the county in which the a ircraft is based.*
Registration Fees: A registration fee of .4% (.004) of the average who lesale value as listed in the Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest (fall edition) shall be paidto the Tax Commission upon registration or registration renewal.**

* Refer to Section 59-2-404 (1) (b) of the Utah Cod e Ann. **Refer to Section 72-10-110 of the Uniform Aeronautical Regulatory Act.

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## 2015 Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedule fo r CLASS 24 Leasehold Improvements on Tax Exempt Real Property

Note: Class 24 Schedule is used only when leasehol d improvements are installed when the underlying real property is owned by an entity exem pt from proper tax under Utah Code Section 59-2-110 1. See Tax Commission Administrative Rule R884-24P-32 (C).
Leasehold Improvements are defined as improvements to tax exempt real property installed by a tentant Such improvements may include:

Walls & Partitions Ceilings, Suspended or Acoustical Plumbing Rough-in & Fixtures Heating and Cooling Systems Floor Coverings (Except Carpet) Iron or Millwork Tri ms Store Fronts Other Leasehold Improvements Electrical Wiring & Fixtures
The following schedule is recommended for valuing C lass 24 Property for the 2015 assessment year:

Percent Good Year of of Acquisition and Installation Installation Cost 2014 - 1st Year 94% 2013 - 2nd Year 88% 2012 - 3rd Year 82% 2011 - 4th Year 77% 2010 - 5th Year 71% 2009 - 6th Year 65% 2008 - 7th Year 59% 2007 - 8th Year 54% 2006 - 9th Year 48% 2005 - 10th Year 42% 2004 - 11th Year 36% 2003 - 12th Year 30% and prior

Repair, maintenance and painting of existing improvements are not leasehold improvements. Fixtures which may be removed without damage to thebuilding or the fixture should be reported as Class 5, Furniture and Trade Fixtures.

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## 2013 Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedule fo r Class 25 Aircraft Parts Manufacturing Tools and Dies

Examples of Property include:

Aircraft Parts Manufacturing Jigs and Dies Aircraft Parts Molds Aircraft Component Patterns

The following schedule is recommended for valuing C lass 25 Property for the 2015 assessment year:

Percent Good Year of Acquisition of Acquisition Cost 2014 - 1st Year 84% 2013 - 2nd Year 68% 2012 - 3rd Year 52% 2011 - 4th Year 36% 2010 - 5th Year 19% 2009 - 6th Year 4% and prior

Aircraft Parts Manufacturing Tools and Dies Product ion Equipment is Defined as: Equipment and fixtures used exclusively to manufact ure aircraft parts and components. Equipment which could be used for other purposes donot qualify for Class 25

Property in this class is generally subject to rapi d physical, functional and economic obsolescence due to rapid technological and economi c shifts in the aircraft parts manufacturing indust ry.

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## Age Based Uniform Fees for

Class 26 Personal Watercraft

Class 26 Property Includes: Personal Watercraft andJetskis

Personal Watercraft Jetski
Age Based Fees for Class 26, Property: Uniform State Wide Age of Personal Watercraft Model Years Age based Fee Less Than 3 Years 2015 - 2013 $55 3 or more years but less than 6 Years 2012 - 2010 $45 6 or more years but less than 9 years 2009 - 2007 $35 9 or more years but less than 12 years 2006 - 2004 $25 12 or more years 2003 & Older $10

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## 2015 Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedule fo r Class 27 Electrical Power Generating Equipment and Fixtures Examples of Property Include:

Boiler Plant Equipment Turbogenerator Units Boiler Plant Piping Support Electrical Plant Equipme nt Cooling Towers, Other Related Plant Equipment and Fi xtures The following schedule is recommended for valuing C lass 27 property for the 2015 assessment year: Percent Good Year of Acquisition of Acquisition Cost

2014 - 1st Year 97% 2013 - 2nd Year 95% 2012 - 3rd Year 92% 2011 - 4th Year 90% 2010 - 5th Year 87% 2009 - 6th Year 84% 2008 - 7th Year 82% 2007 - 8th Year 79% 2006 - 9th Year 77% 2005 - 10th Year 74% 2004 - 11th Year 71% 2003 - 12th Year 69% 2002 - 13th Year 66% 2001 - 14th Year 64% 2000 - 15th Year 61% 1999 - 16th Year 58% 1998 - 17th Year 56% 1997 - 18th Year 53% 1996 - 19th Year 51% 1995 - 20th Year 48% 1994 - 21st Year 45% 1993 - 22nd Year 43% 1992 - 23rd Year 40% 1991 - 24th Year 38% 1990 - 25th Year 35% 1989 - 26th Year 32% 1988 - 27th Year 30% 1987 - 28th Year 27% 1986 - 29th Year 25% 1985 - 30th Year 22% 1984 - 31st Year 19% 1983 - 32nd Year 17% 1982 - 33rd Year 14% 1981 - 34th Year 12% 1980 - 35th Year 9% and prior Class 27, Electrical Power Generating Equipment andFixtures are defined as: Plants designed to generate electrical power using turbogenerators for consumption by a local market.

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## 2015 Recommended Personal Property Valuation Schedule fo r CLASS 28 Non-Capitalized Personal Property

Class 28 Property Includes:



### All Classes of Property as identified above.

The following schedule to be used for valuing Class28 property for the 2015 assessment year:

Percent Good Year of Acquisition of Acquisition Cost 2014 - 1st Year 75% 2013 - 2nd Year 50% 2012 - 3rd Year 25% 2011 - 4th Year 0% and prior



### Class 28 Non Capitalized Personal Property is defin ed as: An item of non-capitalized personal property havingan acquisition cost of $1,000 or less and assessed by the Class 28 Personal Property Schedule .*
Class 28 user requirements:
1. Taxpayer may elect to designate any property

. 2. Once the taxpayer elects to declare property in Class 28, the election may not be revoked. 3. Property designated as Non-Capitalized may n ot be deleted from the personal property declaration even if sold or disposed of unt il the final year of the Class 28 Schedule has expired. 4. Class 28 Non-Capitalized personal property value may not be appealed.
*See definition of an item of personal property o n page 29.

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