Timber and Excavation Taxation

Timber Taxation

Except as noted in RSA 79:1, II, (b) or RSA 79:2, all persons cutting timber must first file an Intent To Cut that must be signed by the Board of Selectmen before the cutting operation begins. After the operation is completed, a Report Of Cut must be filed with the Board of Selectmen so the timber tax can be billed.

The Intent To Cut form may be picked up at the Selectmen’s office in the town hall. The Report of Cut form is mailed to the owner or logger directly from the state.

For more information on timber taxation, please refer to Chapter 79 of the NH Revised Statutes.

Excavation Taxation

Any person intending to excavate in the Town of Winchester must first obtain a permit from the Planning Board. Please see Chapter 155-E of the NH Revised Statutes.

Once an excavation permit under RSA 115-E has been obtained, an Intent To Excavate must be filed with the Board of Selectmen. This form is available at the Selectmen’s office at the town hall. Excavation quantities must be reported to the Board of Selectmen and State each year by April 15th using a Report of Excavation form. This form is mailed out directly from the state.

For detailed information on excavation taxation, please refer to Chapter 72B of the NH Revised Statutes.