BETE Application - Service Businesses

Business Equipment Tax Exemption program, better known as BETE, is a 100% property tax exemption program for service based businesses with eligible property that would have been first subject to taxation in Maine on or after 4/1/2008. Check out the guidance document below for "Qualified property" information.

Applications are due May 1st of every year, you must request an extension if needed. For more information please visit the Maine Revenue Business Equipment Tax Programs website: https://www.maine.gov/revenue/taxes/tax-relief-credits-programs/property-tax-relief-programs/business-equipment-tax-programs

 

BETE Application
Bulletin No. 28 - Business Equipment Tax Exemption
Notice of Change in Eligibility for Certain Property in the BETE Program, 2/1/2018
BETE Law (see subchapter 4-C)