Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
4119--Public utilities assessment records2357--Assessed valuations statistical studies
2476--Natural resources annual property returns
2480--Public utilities property tax returns
2496--Natural resources assessment records
2318--County property tax assessment records
6610--Tax rate certification files
6611--Assessment sales ratio study work papers
7294--Property tax appraisal worksheets
9771--Natural resource property tax appeal case files
9772--Farmland assessment audits
9773--Annual agricultural land studies report
8656--Personal property tax audit records
9955--Property tax assessment system
10709--County property assessment and administrative practices report
10475--Personal property guides and schedules report
9794--State land equity schedule
9848--Agricultural land questionnaires
14252--Public utility and natural resources recapitulations
14254--Railroad car mileage reports
14256--County supplemental reports
14266--Occupation tax and net proceeds returns
16574--Assessment sales ratio studies
16576--International association of assessing officers course material
16577--Assessor certification course materials
16578--Assessor certification training records
16580--Real property transfer survey files
16581--Assessment data reports
17086--Personal property guides and schedule surveys
16510--Assessment certificates
22921--County property tax standards of practice review files
22324--Annual statistical reports
22378--Interim value and tax statistics reports
30147--Plat maps
82949--Natural resource general records
82950--Taxing area nomenclature records
82951--Property deeds
82952--Uranium mines property tax records
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 4119
TITLE: Public utilities assessment records
DATES: 1896-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.
DESCRIPTION: These books contain property schedules and recapitulations showing the assessed valuation of public utility company property in each county or taxing district as determined by the Board of Equalization and after 1930 by the successor agency, the Tax Commission. These records also contain reports from railroad companies showing the mileage loaded and empty for the rail cars of private companies which travel on the railroad companies' tracks. Mileage is a basis of assessment for private car companies. Utility companies assessed here are those which operate across county lines. Utilities include transportation companies such as railroads, [rail] cars, automotive passenger companies, automotive freight companies, and airlines; power companies; oil and gas companies; water and other pipe line companies; telephone and telegraph companies; etc.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 30 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 12/1991
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: For records beginning in 1990 and continuing to the present. Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 28 years and then transfer to State Archives.
Paper: For records beginning in 1900 through 1989. Retain in Office for 5 years and then microfilm and destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office for 30 years or until administrative need ends and then destroy.
Paper: For records beginning in 1896 through 1899. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
This disposition is based on the historical value of the financial and operational information contained in these assessments. Although some of this information is duplicated from the return, which is also permanent, these assessments contain different information which was gathered from different sources. Therefore the combined information found in the return and the assessment record would better complete the history of public utility companies in the State of Utah and should be retained permanently.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 2357
TITLE: Assessed valuations statistical studies
DATES: 1986-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by year thereunder alphabetical by county
DESCRIPTION: These unpublished reports of property tax adjusted values and tax rates after equalization, are submitted annually to the State Tax Commission by the counties and various taxing entities and districts. Includes date, county code, area code, tax rate, numbers and taxable values of all centrally assessed values (transportation and utilities), locally assessed values (residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural real estate and mobile homes), relief values (veterans, blind, etc), and totals.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 5 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 03/1994
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Microfiche master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfiche duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical
This disposition is based on the historical statistical taxation information contained in these reports.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 2476
TITLE: Natural resources annual property returns
DATES: i 1910-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date, thereunder alphabetical by subject.
DESCRIPTION: Returns consist of notarized affidavits attesting to the validity of the accompanying schedules; property schedules detailing personal and, after 1919, real property; and by 1940, recapitulations summarizing the property schedules for each county or taxing district in which the company operated. Related correspondence or Tax Commission calculations are often stapled to the returns. From 1919 through 1937, net proceeds schedules for metalliferous mines showing gross yield minus certain deductions are part of this series. Profit and loss statements or ad valorem work sheets are present for most non-metalliferous extraction companies from the 1970s. The returns were submitted by natural resource extraction companies as the basis of assessment and apportionment of taxes by the Tax Commission. Natural resources assessed include metal mines (e.g. gold, silver, lead) and non-metal mines (e.g. coal, oil, gas, salt, etc.)
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 30 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 12/1991
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: For records beginning in 1985 and continuing to the present. Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 28 years and then transfer to State Archives.
Paper: For records beginning in 1910 through 1984. Retain in Office for 5 years or until microfilmed and then destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office for 30 years or until administrative need ends and then destroy.
Microfilm duplicate: For records prior to and including 1984. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
This disposition is based on the historical value of the financial and operational information contained in these returns. The information is a history of the mining companies in the State of Utah.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Protected. For 30 years. UCA_63G-2-305(2)(a)_(1990) states that these records are protected because disclosure of information would allow a competitive disadvantage.
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 2480
TITLE: Public utilities property tax returns
DATES: 1892-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date, thereunder alphabetical by subject.
DESCRIPTION: Volumes of returns consisting of notarized affidavits, property schedules, and recapitulations submitted by public utilities as the basis of assessment and apportionment by the Tax Commission; related correspondence is often stapled to the returns. Utilities include transportation companies such as railroads, [rail] cars, automotive passenger companies, automotive freight companies, and airlines; power companies; oil and gas companies; water and other pipe line companies; telephone and telegraph companies; etc. Series created by the Board of Equalization prior to the creation of the Tax Commission in 1931.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 30 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 12/1991
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: For records beginning in 1985 and continuing to the present. Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 28 years and then transfer to State Archives.
Paper: For records beginning in 1900 through 1984. Retain in Office for 5 years and then microfilm and destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office for 30 years or until administrative need ends and then destroy.
Paper: For records beginning in 1892 through 1899. Retain in State Archives permanently after microfilming.
Microfilm duplicate: For records prior to and including 1984. Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
This disposition is based on the historical value of the financial and operational information contained in these returns. The information is a history of the public utility companies in the State of Utah, and should therefore be retained permanently.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Protected. For 30 years because of competitive disadvantage, as stated in UCA 63G-2-305(2)(a) (2008).
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 2496
TITLE: Natural resources assessment records
DATES: 1909-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date, thereunder alphabetical by subject.
DESCRIPTION: Record books of property schedules produced to show the values at which the Tax Commission assessed natural resource extraction companies' property in counties and taxing districts. Includes: personal property, 1909-; real property, 1919-; certifications testifying to the validity of the information, 1909-1937; and recapitulations summarizing the total values of the holdings in each district for companies with holdings in multiple taxing districts, late 1930's-. Natural resource companies assessed include metal mines (e.g., gold, silver, lead, etc.) and non-metal mines (e.g., coal, oil, gas, salt, etc.) Missing volumes: S-Z, 1929; S-Z, 1930; U-Z, 1954.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 30 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 12/1991
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: For records beginning in 1985 and continuing to the present. Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 28 years and then transfer to State Archives.
Paper: For records beginning in 1909 through 1984. Retain in Office for 5 years and then microfilm and destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office for 30 years or until administrative need ends and then destroy.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
This disposition is based on the historical value of the financial and operational information contained in assessments. Although some of this information is duplicated from the return, which is also permanent, these assessments contain different information which was gathered from different sources. The combined information found in the return and the assessment record completes the history of mining companies in the State of Utah, and should be retained permanently.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 2318
TITLE: County property tax assessment records
DATES: 1928-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological, thereunder alphabetical by county
DESCRIPTION: This is a record of property tax assessments conducted by counties. They contain name of county, valuations, assessments, collections, correspondence, and comparative summary reports. The Tax Commission no longer collects this information in this manner.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 7 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
AUTHORIZED: 08/04/2020
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in State Records Center for 7 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the administrative needs expressed by the Tax Commission to retain these assessments for the full property tax appraisal period, which is seven years. This information is retained permanently in the counties.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private. Utah Code 63G-2-302(1)(z)(2020)
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 6610
TITLE: Tax rate certification files
DATES: 1980-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological, thereunder alphabetical by county
DESCRIPTION: These records document the amount and purpose of levies fixed by governing bodies of cities, towns, school districts and special taxing districts. This information is then reviewed by the commission to ensure that levies are not fixed at amounts which are in excess of the maximum allowed by law. This activity is required under UCA 59-2-911 to 59-2-914(1990). Included in this record are copies of county levies, school levies, city levies, town levies, notification of certification results, work papers, certifications of budget, special district work sheets, county levy summaries, aggregate levies per 106% limit, proofs of publication, and school district levy summaries. Also included are assessed valuation by taxing entity, assessed valuation by tax rate, copies of budgets, and copies of resolution of adoption of budget.
RETENTION
Retain for 7 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 12/1991
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 7 years or until microfilmed and then destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.
Computer data files: Retain in Office for 7 years and then erase.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Records Center for 7 years and then destroy.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office for 7 years and then destroy.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Records Center for 7 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Fiscal
This disposition is based on a 7 year retention period, which coincides with the delinquent property tax cycle, and ensures that if a case goes to court documentation would be available. Previous decision was based on 5 year retention would ensure that if a case goes to court documentation would be available.
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 6611
TITLE: Assessment sales ratio study work papers
DATES: i 1984-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological, thereunder alphabetical by county.
DESCRIPTION: These records document assessed values and actual sales prices of properties. UCA 59-2-704(1)(1990), requires the Tax Commission to conduct studies "of the relationship between the value shown on the assessment roll and the market value of the property to determine assessment-sales ratios for taxable real property." UAC R884-24-34P(1990), describes the use of appraisal information in conjunction with UCA 59-2-704(1990). Contains assessment data report, real property transfer survey, and copies of warranty deeds. Also includes name and address of buyer and seller of property; address of property sold; date of sale; sale price and down payment amount, type of sale (court order, sale between relatives, etc.); category of property (vacant land, residence, etc.); whether use of property changed; if personal property was included in sale; financing type; if real estate broker and/or agent was used; reasons why sale may has been less than fair market value; page in county where transaction was recorded; property serial number; and description of property.
RETENTION
Retain for 5 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 11/1986
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 3 years and then destroy.
Computer data files: Retain in Office for 5 years and then erase.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Legal
This disposition is based on work papers are valuable in the event of reassessment difficulties. A five year retention is deemed necessary.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Protected. UCA_63G-2-305(13)_(2008)
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 7294
TITLE: Property tax appraisal worksheets
DATES: 1975-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by classification
DESCRIPTION: These worksheets summarize data about taxpayer's property so that an evaluation can be determined as to the amount of property tax that a taxpayer should be assessed. Official tax records are generated from these work sheets. This record includes property photographs, and taxpayer's financial and statistical data (excluding federal regulatory reports such as I.C.C., FERC, and F.C.C.) pertaining to the property - including the taxpayer's name, address, social security number and property details.
RETENTION
Retain for 10 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 08/1996
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 10 years and then destroy.
Computer data files: Retain in Office for 10 years and then erase.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the property tax appraisal and assessment cycle, which requires a 10 year retention. Previous decision was a 7 year retention.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Exempt. UCA_59-2-206 and 59-1-403_(2008)
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 9771
TITLE: Natural resource property tax appeal case files
DATES: 1980-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological, thereunder alphabetical by company name.
DESCRIPTION: These appeal files are created by the centrally assessed unit of the Tax Commission to deal with individuals and businesses that appeal their property tax assessments. UCA_59-2-1006_(1990), requires the county board of equalization to give notice to the Tax Commission of any property tax appeals. The Tax Commission will decide on the outcome of the appeal and convey the decision to the county auditor. If the appeal is not satisfied, the case file is sent to the appeals unit of the Tax Commission. These files contain the name and address of owner; property description; assessment information; audit work papers; property surveys and case notes.
RETENTION
Retain for 7 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 12/1991
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 7 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the administrative need of the agency, allowing for the property tax appraisal cycle to be completed.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Protected. UCA_63G-2-305(13)_(2008)
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 9772
TITLE: Farmland assessment audits
DATES: 1986-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.
DESCRIPTION: These audits document those individuals owning agricultural lands that have applied for a roll back of their property tax. These are eligibility and performance audits conducted by the Tax Commission to verify that counties are following provisions of the Farmland Assessment Act and that all agricultural lands on the greenbelt are indeed eligible. UCA_59-2-508(2)_(1990), specifies that all owners applying for participation, are in effect, giving their consent to any audits and conditions as set forth by the Tax Commission and the county Assessor. These audits include the name, address, farm/owners income; property usage; descriptions; audit work papers, notes, correspondence, and a copy of the report sent to the corresponding county assessor.
RETENTION
Retain for 5 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 12/1991
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then destroy.
Computer data files: Retain in Office for 5 years and then erase.
Microfiche master: Retain in State Records Center for 5 years and then destroy.
Microfiche duplicate: Retain in State Records Center for 5 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Protected. UCA_63G-2-305(13)_(2008)
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 9773
TITLE: Annual agricultural land studies report
DATES: 1980-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.
DESCRIPTION: These studies are used by the Tax Commission to determine market value and total acreage of agricultural land in the state of Utah, and also shows how the land is being used. UCA_59-2-508_(1990), gives the Tax Commission the authority to conduct these studies. These studies contain annual surveys, annual reports, and notes. The information includes land value of owner's property, and the use of the property. Also includes summaries and supporting documentation of agricultural land in the state of Utah.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 5 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 12/1991
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
This disposition is based on the historical agricultural information contained in these studies.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 8656
TITLE: Personal property tax audit records
DATES: 1981-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological, thereunder alphabetical by taxpayer name
DESCRIPTION: These records document personal property audits conducted by the Tax Commission. They include audit reports, audit workpapers, and copies of county taxpayer's accounting records. Information includes name and address of taxpayer, auditor's comments and date of audit, type of property involved (supplies, livestock, etc.), value of the property as assessed by the county, value of the property assessed by the audit, amount of revisions being appealed, checklist of audit activity, names and titles of contacts made by the auditor, assets including the quantity, year of manufacture, cost, total value, percentage of assessment, and assessed value.
RETENTION
Retain for 7 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 7 years and then destroy.
Computer data files: Retain in Office for 7 years and then erase.
Microfilm master: Retain in Office for 7 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Fiscal Legal
This disposition is based on the legal requirements of the Tax Commission to retain audits on taxpayers. This provides a compliance history for subsequent audits and ensures that the information is available should the taxpayer choose to appeal the audit results. The retention also coincides with the 7 year property tax cycle. Previous decision was five years and destroy.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Protected. UCA 63G-2-305 (13)(2008)
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 9955
TITLE: Property tax assessment system
DATES: 1986-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by taxpayer name, thereunder numerical by identifier.
DESCRIPTION: This data system is a record of accounts for centrally assessed real and personal property. The information is gathered annually as required by UCA_59-2-(203-209)_(1991) and UCA_59-2-(403-404)_(1991). From the information the Tax Commission determines property values and tax liabilities. The system contains name, address, social security number, and tax account number of owner; property description; assessment values; payment and compliance history, and working notes.
RETENTION
Retain for 7 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 06/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Computer data files: Retain in Office for 7 years and then delete.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the needs expressed by the Tax Commission to retain the information on-line for the full property tax appraisal cycle. Some of the information contained in this system has historical value, but is duplicated in series 2496, Natural resource records and 4119, Public utility records, both of these series are permanent.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 10709
TITLE: County property assessment and administrative practices report
DATES: 1991-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: These reports document county practices concerning proper documentation pertaining to tax relief, exemptions, and adjustments of property values. They indicate tax rates, cumulative statistics, liens and subsequent sales of property for back taxes. They are used to identify county property tax assessment and administrative practices for compliance with the Tax Commission's adopted standards of practice.
RETENTION
Retain for 5 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 12/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the administrative needs expressed by the agency.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 10475
TITLE: Personal property guides and schedules report
DATES: 1986-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: These reports document personal property valuations and tax liability. The reports are used to compare the original cost of equipment with the sale price, which is based on the original equipment survey. They are also used by the Tax Commission to set property values, tax liability, and abatements. Information includes survey data, businesses who have provided used equipment sales, industry codes, real and personal property, farm information, name and address of dealer, name and address of the buyer, generic equipment name, sales invoice number and date, where equipment was shipped to and from, how the purchase was financed, make and model of the equipment, number and cost of the units purchased, type of equipment used as a trade in, total sales price, and suggested list price or purchase price when new.
RETENTION
Retain for 7 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 12/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 7 years and then destroy.
Computer data files: Retain in Office for 7 years and then delete.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Legal
This disposition is based on the property tax appraisal cycle.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 9794
TITLE: State land equity schedule
DATES: 1930-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological, thereunder alphabetical by county
DESCRIPTION: This is a record of state lands which have been purchased by municipalities. It shows how much equity has been accrued on the property. These schedules are used by the Tax Commission to remove properties from taxable lists to non-taxable lists when property is purchased by a municipality. If the property was sold by the municipality, it is placed back on the taxable property list. It is also used to assess equity between the date purchased to the time the property was sold. This is a way to calculate the net gain from the sale of the property. These schedules contain certificate number, legal description, name of previous owner, name of new owner, county where property is located, and purchase price and accrued equity of land.
RETENTION
Retain for 7 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 12/1991
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 7 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the needs expressed by the Tax Commission to retain these schedules to track the value of state lands purchased for the period of 7 years.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 9848
TITLE: Agricultural land questionnaires
DATES: 1980-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.
DESCRIPTION: These questionnaires are filled out and completed by individuals who own and lease agricultural land in the state of Utah. UCA_59-2-508_(1990), gives the Tax Commission the authority to obtain this information to determine market value, amount of agricultural land in the state of Utah, and identify what the land is used for. The information contained on these questionnaires is included in the Annual agricultural land studies report, series 9773, which is permanent. The information includes name, address, income of owner, and property value.
RETENTION
Retain for 2 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Working files, GRS-1684
AUTHORIZED: 11/18/2019
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the needs expressed by the Tax Commission to allow adequate time to compile the Annual agricultural land studies report.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 14252
TITLE: Public utility and natural resources recapitulations
DATES: 1938-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.
DESCRIPTION: Total valuations for both public utility companies and natural resource companies. One section shows total values for each type of company. Other shows allocations to each county for each type of company. Also includes taxation codes.
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
Disposition based on the value of these records in documenting agency/program achievements, policies, procedures, and function.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 14254
TITLE: Railroad car mileage reports
DATES: 1982-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.
DESCRIPTION: Reports from railroad companies showing the mileage loaded and empty for the rail cars of private companies which travel on the railroad companies' tracks. Mileage is a basis of assessment for private car companies.
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
APPRAISAL
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 14256
TITLE: County supplemental reports
DATES: 1958, 1979-1980, 1982-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by county
DESCRIPTION: Any record, regardless of format, that is issued by a governmental entity for public distribution at the total or partial expense of that governmental entity. See Utah Code Section 9-7-101 8(a)(b) (2010) and 9-7-208 (2006)
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 4 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Publications, GRS-1678
AUTHORIZED: 06/25/2001
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 2 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Fiscal Historical
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 14266
TITLE: Occupation tax and net proceeds returns
DATES: 1938-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.
DESCRIPTION: Occupation tax returns and net proceeds returns submitted by metalliferous mining companies (1938-), and oil and gas companies (1956-) to the Tax Commission as the basis for assessment of taxes. Both types of returns identify the mine or well owner and mines or wells involved. The occupation tax is based on the gross value of production. Net proceeds taxes are based on the value of mineral deposits, determined by calculating sales less business deductions over one or more years. The necessary information on production and sales and calculations are part of the respective returns.
The 1980 and 1984 occupation tax statements for both oil and gas and mines are missing. Starting in 1985 the individual volumes are labeled "Statements of Net Proceeds & 609 Variations."
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 10 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in State Records Center for 10 years and then microfilm and destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
This disposition is based on the historical perspective provided on the mining, oil, and gas industries in Utah as well as on the functions of the Tax Commission.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Protected. for 30 years because of competitive disadvantage.
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 16574
TITLE: Assessment sales ratio studies
DATES: 1970-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological
DESCRIPTION: These studies are used to evaluate the appraisal performance of taxable real property. They are used to publish the relationship between the assessed and market values of property to determine assessment sales ratios for each type of taxable real property within taxing districts.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 10 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 06/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 10 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Computer data files: Retain in Office until administrative need ends and then erase.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical
This disposition is based on the historical value of these ratio studies. These studies and reports document Tax Commission's policy and procedures towards real and personal property assessment and valuation. They also contain economic information about property assessments within the state of Utah.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 16576
TITLE: International association of assessing officers course material
DATES: 1980-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphanumerical by course title.
DESCRIPTION: These are training aids used by the Property Tax Division for instructing and certifying persons as property tax appraisers in the state of Utah. They contain manuals, instructions, case studies, and other training material created by the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO).
RETENTION
Retain for 10 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 06/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 10 years or until superseded and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the administrative needs expressed by the agency. The training materials are updated by the International Association of Assessing Officers. Therefore, once updated there is no further need for the older material. The Divisions training polices are in series 16578, Assessor training records, which is permanent.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 16577
TITLE: Assessor certification course materials
DATES: 1980-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphanumerical by course title
DESCRIPTION: These are course and training aids used by the Property Tax Division for instructing and certifying persons as property tax appraisers in the state of Utah. They contain manuals, instructions, case studies, worksheets, and other training material created by the Property Tax Division.
RETENTION
Retain for 10 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 06/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 10 years or until superseded and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the administrative needs expressed by the agency. The training materials are updated by the Property Tax Division. Therefore, once updated there is no further need for the older material. The Division's training polices are in series 16578, Assessor training records, which is permanent.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 16578
TITLE: Assessor certification training records
DATES: 1960-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by name
DESCRIPTION: These records are created and maintained by the Property Tax Division and list the persons who are, or have been, certified to appraise personal property in the state of Utah. They contain copies of tests and scores, correspondence, training schedules, certificates, and other records. They also included name, address, social security number, class records, schedules, and permits earned towards recertification.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 30 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
APPROVED: 06/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 30 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
Computer data files: Retain in Office for 10 years and then erase.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Historical
This disposition is based on historical Property Tax Divisions polices and procedures for training and the certification of personal property assessors. Also based on the Tax Commissions need to retain the materials in office for thirty years before transferring them to the State Archives for permanent storage.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Private
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 16580
TITLE: Real property transfer survey files
DATES: 1985-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological, thereunder numerical by internal control
DESCRIPTION: This survey documents centrally assessed property that is transferred, sold, exchanged or otherwise changes ownership each year. It contains a survey form, assessment data, reports, correspondence and work papers. It also includes owner information, reason for sale, amount of sale, business numbers, legal descriptions, inventory of personal property sold with real property and financing used.
Prior to January 1990 this series was filmed under its own series 16580, Real property survey files. After January 1990 this paper record series is being microfilmed in random order as part of record series 17051, Business tax microfilm.
RETENTION
Retain for 7 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 12/1990
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 7 years or until microfilmed and then destroy provided microfilm has passed inspection.
Microfilm master: Retain in State Records Center for 7 years and then destroy.
Microfilm duplicate: Retain in Office for 7 years and then destroy.
Computer data files: Retain in Office for 7 years and then erase.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Fiscal
The Tax Commission has requested a total retention of seven years to monitor compliance. The audit period is established for five years. Counties can request sale and ownership verification for that period.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Protected. UCA 63G-2-305(14) (2012)
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 16581
TITLE: Assessment data reports
DATES: 1984-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological, thereunder alphabetical by company name.
DESCRIPTION: These are questionnaire's filled out by property tax auditors. They are used to evaluate property and to establish tax liability. UCA_59-2-201(1990), specifies which properties are liable for this tax, and also that the tax liability will be "100% of the fair market value", of the property. These reports include the company name, address, account number, assets, description of real property, valuation and assessment; agents name, date and tax zone. They also contain a follow-up form and a real property transfer survey.
RETENTION
Retain for 5 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 12/1991
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 4 years and then destroy.
Computer magnetic storage media: Retain in Office for 5 years and then erase.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Fiscal
This disposition is based on the needs expressed by the Tax Commission to retain these reports for the full 5 year property assessment period.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Protected. Because of competitive disadvantage, as stated in UCA_63G-2-305(2)(a)_(1991).
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 17086
TITLE: Personal property guides and schedule surveys
DATES: 1986-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological, thereunder alphabetical by property name.
DESCRIPTION: These are personal property valuations, schedules, and tax liability surveys. These surveys are used to compare the original cost of equipment with the sale price for taxation reasons. They are also used by the Tax Commission to set property values, tax liability, and abatements. They contain annual surveys conducted by the Tax Commission requesting businesses to provide information on the sale of used equipment, industry code, real and personal property schedules, and farm income. Information includes dealer name and address, buyer name and address, generic equipment name, sales invoice number and date, place where equipment was shipped to and from, how the purchase was financed, make and model of equipment, number and cost of units purchased, type of equipment used as a trade in, total sales price, and suggested list price or purchase price when new.
The information from these surveys is used to create the Personal property guides and schedules report, 10475.
RETENTION
Retain for 1 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 12/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 1 year and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the administrative needs expressed by the agency. Previous decision was two years and then destroy.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Protected. UCA_63G-2-305(13)_(2008)
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 16510
TITLE: Assessment certificates
DATES: 1970-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological.
DESCRIPTION: These documents are prepared by the Property Tax Division for the Federal Census Bureau to certify and compare information submitted by cities and towns. They document whether the cities and towns have followed state statutes concerning property assessments. The information is submitted annually and records boundaries changed, incorporated, and/or dissolved.
RETENTION
Retain for 7 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 06/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 7 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative
This disposition is based on the needs expressed by the agency to retain these assessments for the full property tax appraisal cycle.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 22921
TITLE: County property tax standards of practice review files
DATES: 1999-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by county name, thereunder by county and year, thereunder chronological.
DESCRIPTION: These records are used in conducting reviews of the Standards of Practice of various property tax procedures and records at the county level. The series contains work papers which include information developed through these reviews. The procedures and records reviewed include those of the county recorders, county auditors, county treasurers, and county assessors. The information is collected as part of the Tax Commission's statutory responsibility for oversight of the counties' property tax assessment and collection functions. An appropriate review is conducted with each affected county official and a formal document is available at the conclusion of the review.
RETENTION
Retain for 5 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 08/2000
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to Agency Record Center. Retain in Agency Record Center for 3 years and then destroy.
Computer data files: Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to Agency Record Center. Retain in Agency Record Center for 3 years and then delete.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Fiscal
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Protected. UCA 63G-2-305(14) and (15)(2008).
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 22324
TITLE: Annual statistical reports
DATES: 1957-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.
DESCRIPTION: Any record, regardless of format, that is issued by a governmental entity for public distribution at the total or partial expense of that governmental entity. See Utah Code Section 9-7-101 8(a)(b) (2010) and 9-7-208 (2006)
RETENTION
DISPOSITION
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Publications, GRS-1678
AUTHORIZED: 02/27/2003
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
Disposition based on the value of these records in documenting agency/program achievements, policies, procedures, and function.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 22378
TITLE: Interim value and tax statistics reports
DATES: 1989-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by date.
DESCRIPTION: These reports contain interim statistical data for taxable value and taxes charged with information pertaining to real estate, land, buildings, personal property, taxes, utilities, and tax rates.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain until administrative need ends
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
These records are in Archives' permanent custody.
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
Disposition based on the value of these records in documenting agency/program achievements, policies, procedures, and function.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 30147
TITLE: Plat maps
DATES: 1900-1970
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological by map number.
DESCRIPTION: Plat maps
RETENTION
Retain permanently
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series is authorized by Archives general schedule Recorded surveys and index, GRS-384
AUTHORIZED: 08/09/2021
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office until administrative need ends and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Historical
These records are considered historical because the provide documentation of government property and business.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 82949
TITLE: Natural resource general records
DATES: 1983-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by county
DESCRIPTION: These files contain information which is used by the Tax Commission to conduct audits of natural resource property. They also ensure that the property owner is complying with prior agreements made between the Tax Commission and property owner. They contain correspondence, studies and research concerning various projects throughout the state, budget and planning of these projects, and all working papers in regard to all natural resources and related operations, including mining. They include the names, addresses, and social security numbers of property owners.
RETENTION
Retain for 10 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 06/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 5 years and then destroy.
Computer data files: Retain in Office for 5 years and then delete.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Fiscal
This disposition is based on the administrative need expressed by the Tax Commission. Although various counties have some of this information in their offices, the Property Tax Division makes notations and additions to the various materials sent to them for reference and taxation purposes.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Protected. UCA 63G-2-305 (13)(2008)
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 82950
TITLE: Taxing area nomenclature records
DATES: 1950-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by city, county, or district
DESCRIPTION: These files document the total taxing and annexation of property throughout the various counties. Includes county resolutions concerning property, boundary plats, city and surveyor certifications. Also includes specific parcel description to meet governmental inquiry purposes, official and notarized annexation documents, and all annexation plats pertaining to specific property within the file.
RETENTION
Retain for 7 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 06/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 5 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Legal
This disposition is based on the needs expressed by the Tax Commission to retain these files for the full 7 year property tax appraisal cycle. However, because this information has historical value, the counties retain their copy permanently. Previous decision was two years in office, and three years in Records Center.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Public
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 82951
TITLE: Property deeds
DATES: 1985-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by county
DESCRIPTION: These deeds document the current property description or any changes made in regards to the property. These property deeds are only from utility companies or from businesses who own property which crosses county lines. UCA 59-2-313(1990) requires the county assessors to furnish this information to the Tax Commission. These deeds and other tax information originate from the counties. Includes description of property, maps, plats, correspondence, claim cards, patents, trustee statements, and property transfer deeds, such as mineral notices of ownership. Also includes a legal description of the property; owners name and address; tax account number or social security number; tax assessments and tax collections.
RETENTION
Retain for 10 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Destroy.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 12/1991
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 5 years and then destroy.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Fiscal
This disposition is based on the administrative and audit needs of the Tax Commission. The Tax Commission has indicated that a 10 year retention will be sufficient to meet the property tax appraisal cycle, which is seven years, plus an audit period of three years.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Protected. UCA_59-2-304(2)(10(13)_(2008)
AGENCY: Utah State Tax Commission. Property Tax Division
SERIES: 82952
TITLE: Uranium mines property tax records
DATES: 1960-
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by mine name.
DESCRIPTION: These are records of correspondence and and other information between Uranium mines and the Tax Commission. The information includes property tax agreements, tax rates, property values and all other information concerning property taxation of uranium mines.
RETENTION
Permanent. Retain for 5 year(s)
DISPOSITION
Transfer to Archives.
RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION
Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.
APPROVED: 12/1992
FORMAT MANAGEMENT
Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.
APPRAISAL
Administrative Fiscal Historical
This disposition is based on the historical value to researchers interested in the mining industry in Utah. The information is a history of uranium mines property taxation in the state of Utah. After thirty years the competitive disadvantage will be expired and should therefore be public.
PRIMARY DESIGNATION
Protected. UCA_63G-2-305(2)(8)_(2008)