Business Personal Property

"A business is a commercial activity operated as a means of livelihood or profit, or an entity which engages in such actions."

Business are responsible for annually completing and submitting a business personal property listing form to the Tax Office.

The listing period is Jan. 1 through Jan. 31. Late listing penalties are charged for any listing that is not submitted by the Jan. 31 deadline each year.

Listing Business Personal Property

Business personal property includes but is not limited to machinery, computer/office equipment, furniture equipment, and farm equipment. The listing must be submitted during the month of January to avoid a 10% late list penalty. However, statutorily an extension can be granted until April 17**, if the request is made in writing and is postmarked or submitted by Jan. 31.* If you have any questions concerning business personal property, please contact us.

Generally, business personal property should be listed at 100% of the original cost to the original owner. The property is then valued using the North Carolina Department of Revenue Cost Index and Depreciation Schedules as a guide to calculate the replacement cost new and depreciation amounts. Other appraisal methods are used when appropriate.

*Note: For 2023, the deadline to submit a listing form or a request for an extension  is Jan. 31, 2023.

**Note: For 2023, the deadline to submit your listing form if an extension has been granted is April 17, 2023.