E-File your Business Property Statement using SDR January 30 - June 9. Forms can also be returned by mail or faxed to 916-875-0735. If returning by mail or fax, please sign the statement and return the original notice previously mailed.
Business Personal Property Forms
Unlike real property, Business Personal Property is not subject to the restrictions of Proposition 13 and is instead assessed each year at its full market value as of the lien date (January 1). Although assessed differently, the tax rate for both personal and real property at the same location is the same.
Business Personal Property is reported to the Assessor annually on a form known as the
Business Personal Property Statement Form 571 or BPS.
Any business owner to whom the Assessor sends a written request to do so must complete, sign and file a Business Property Statement that lists the cost of supplies, equipment, and fixtures at each business location as of the lien date (January 1). Additionally, anyone owning business personal property with a cost exceeding $100,000
must also annually file a Business Property Statement whether or not the Assessor requests they do.
Privately and commercially-owned boats and aircraft are also subject to personal property taxes. On the other hand, certain types of personal property are exempt from property tax and among these types are: household personal effects, business inventories, and licensed vehicles (i.e., those paying an in-lieu property tax as part of their registration fee).
If you do not receive a Business Personal Statement between January 1 and March 1, or have other questions, please contact the Assessor's Personal Property Division at
(916) 875-0730 (8am-4pm), or by fax at
(916) 875-0735 or email to
PPDutyApr@SacCounty.gov.
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