Free 50-125 Application for Theater School Property Tax Exemption - Texas

50-125 (Rev. 8-03/8) [11.23g. Rule 9.415]

APPLICATION FOR THEATER SCHOOL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION
Appraisal district name

YEAR

Phone (area code and number)

Address

This application covers property you owned on January 1 of this year. You must file the completed form between January 1 and April 30 of this year. Be sure to attach any additional documents requested. You must apply for this exemption every year; it will not be automatically renewed. All laws exempting property from taxation other than that mentioned in the Texas Constitution are null and void.

Step 1: Owner's name and address

Corporation name Present mailing address City, town or post office, state, ZIP code Name of person preparing this application Driver's License, Personal I.D. Certificate, or Social Security Number*: Phone (area code and number) Title

Step 2: Answer these questions about the school

Is the corporation non-profit? ........................................................................................................................ Yes Is the corporation organized to promote teaching and study of dramatic arts?........................................... Yes Does the corporation receive income other than gifts, grants or donations? ............................................... Yes If yes, could the corporation operate without gifts, grants or donations? .................................................... Yes Is the corporation exempt from payment of federal income taxes? ............................................................. Yes Does the corporation maintain a theater school program? ........................................................................... Yes Does the school use textbooks? ................................................................................................................... Yes Is there a formal curriculum? ......................................................................................................................... Yes Does the corporation offer apprenticeship or other practical training programs in theater management and operation for college students or playwrights, actors and production personnel? ...................... Yes

No No No No No No No No

No

How many grades are in school? __________ Number of students enrolled in previous: fall semester ________ spring semester ________ summer semester ________ Number of faculty members: __________ Number of faculty members with degrees in theater arts from accredited schools of higher education: __________ Attach a statement describing each theatrical production for which admission was charged in the past year. Indicate which productions have significant literary merit of a character that would contribute to the educational programs of secondary schools and schools of higher education.

Step 3: Describe the property

Legal description: (If more than one parcel, continue on separate sheet.)

Appraisal district account number (Optional):

Is this property used exclusively for educational purposes?

Attach a list of all property used for educational purposes.

Step 4: Sign the application

By signing this application, you certify that the information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief.
Signature On behalf of (name of organization) Title Date

If you make a false statement on this application, you could be found guilty of a Class A misdemeanor or a state jail felony under Texas Penal Code Section 37.10.
* You are required to give us this information on this form, in order to perform tax related functions for this office. Section 11.43 of the Tax Code authorizes this office to request this information to determine tax compliance. The chief appraiser is required to keep the information confidential and not open to public inspection, except to appraisal office employees who appraise property and as authorized by Section 11.48(b), Tax Code.