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Business Personal Property (BPP) is defined as the tangible assets of a business that are not considered real estate. BPP includes items such as: machinery, equipment, tools, office furnishings, signs, computers, leased equipment, leasehold improvements , inventory/raw materials/merchandise/supplies , and vehicles . This list is not inclusive as there are many kinds of BPP.

Per section 22.01 of the Texas Property Tax Code, business owners must render any taxable property that they own or manage and control as a fiduciary as of January 1st. The BPP Rendition form is the method in which to report these assets.

This form is due every year by April 15th. If April 15^th falls on a weekend, the deadline will be the next business day. A rendition form can be either filed online, mailed and postmarked by April 15^th or hand-delivered to our office at 2500 Handley Ederville Rd Fort Worth, TX 76118.

Although it is highly recommended to file your rendition earliest as possible or by the statutory deadline of April 15^th, you may request a 30-day extension online from your dashboard or here by April 15th if it falls on a weekend, the deadline will be the next business day. The Tarrant Appraisal District can accept a physical extension request mailed and postmarked by April 15th or hand-delivered to our office at 2500 Handley Ederville Rd Fort Worth, TX 76118.

If you file your rendition after the deadline or fail to file for the year, a 10% rendition penalty will appear on the value notice and will be applied on the tax bill. If you do not have a rendition extension request on file by April 15^th, you will not have the option to file your rendition online.

Financial documents such as a balance sheet and detailed fixed asset listing. A detailed asset listing should include the asset description, original cost, and age of the asset. A fair market value or Good Faith Estimate can also be provided. If you have leased equipment or consigned goods , you will need to have a list identifying the owner's name, address, and a description of the assets. Include this list and/or the lease agreements with your rendition.

Per the Texas Property Tax Code section 22.01, business owners must report all taxable property they own as of January 1, 2025. If the property is leased, include a copy of the lease with your rendition. If you feel the rendition form is not applicable, please call our office. Failure to receive a BPP Rendition or PIN does not relieve you of your responsibility to file.

Possibly. Refer to the following list of exemptions that apply to business personal property (BPP). All of the following forms must be mailed in or hand delivered to our office by their deadlines. The forms below are due by April 30^th, 2025 unless otherwise specified. There is currently no online filing option for the following forms:

• Business Aircraft Rendition due by April 15^th, 2025
• Charter/Commercial Aircraft - must include charter certificates and FAA D085 form, due by April 15^th, 2025.
• BPP Allocation Application (If applying for Allocation, include the BPP Rendition - Property Qualified for Allocation form with your application.)
• BPP Freeport Exemption Application
• BPP Goods in Transit
• Mixed Use Vehicle Application
• Personal Use Lease Vehicle Application
• Pollution Control Application
• Stored Cotton Application
• Disable Veteran Exemption

Please see below for a list of special appraisals and exemption forms. All of the following forms must be mailed in or hand delivered to our office by their deadlines. The forms below are due by April 15^th, 2025 unless otherwise specified. There is currently no online filing option for the following forms:

• BPP Rendition - Aircraft
• BPP Rendition - Property Qualified for Allocation of Value (If using this rendition form, include the BPP Allocation Application due by April 30th, 2025)
• BPP Rendition - Leased, Loaned, Owned
• BPP Rendition - Leased Vehicles
• BPP Rendition - Oil and Gas
• September 1st Inventory Application due by July 31^st, 2025
• Vehicle Inventory Election Rendition
• Declarations:
  • Boat Inventory
  • Heavy Equipment
  • Vehicle Inventory

If you have any questions or need assistance please contact a BPP Specialist by calling (817) 284-9101 or by visiting the Contact Us page.