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Dane County Farmers Underclaiming their Farmland Preservation Tax Credit
Employees at DATCP noted recently that a number of farmers in Dane County significantly underclaimed tax credits using old form Scedule FC instead of the new Schedule FC-A form that is now in place.
Schedule FC is supposed to be only for people with old agreements and there are none in Dane County. A report shows that about 2,600 persons in southern Wisconsin claimed under FC last year. That SEVERELY reduced their tax credit.
If you are in Dane County, and you own land that is zoned A-1(exclusive) or A-3 under the Dane County Zoning Ordinance, you should be filing Schedule FC-A, NOT the old Schedule FC. This will make you eligible for the higher $7.50 per acre per year tax credit approved as part of recent changes to the state Farmland Preservation Law.
Schedule FC should be used only for landowners who are claiming the smaller credit available to farmers who are not under exclusive agricultural zoning and who have an agreement with the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
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Renovation of Rutland Center Church continues
With the completion of the the exterior renovation, the Rutland Center Restoration Committee is now organizing work on the building's interior. During 2011, the floor will be sanded and painted, new wainscoting will be added to the walls and the windows will be trimmed out. If things go according to plan, the pews will be sanded, painted and reinstalled.
New grants this summer from the Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission and Bryant Foundation in Stoughton have provided a total of $8000 in support of the restoration.
Refinishing the pews has proved to be a challenging project. The milk paint undercoat applied in the 1860's has been nearly impossible to remove. A new furniture restoration company has found a way to deal with old finish and is now painting and strengthening the benches.
Thanks to everyone who helped with the renovation or contributed financially to the project.
 | Agri-View newspaper story:
"Rutland Center Church restoration draws community interest"
May 26, 2011 |
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANNUAL REVIEW
The Annual Comprehensive Plan Review is underway during the month of January. Written proposals or petitions to amend the plan should be submitted to the Clerk, 4177 Old Stage Rd., Brooklyn WI 53521. The Planning Commission will review any proposals received at a meeting on February 27, 2012 and make a recommendation to the Town Board.
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