Chattel is personal property that can be moved. Chattel includes things such as furniture and jewelry. Mobile homes are chattel because they are not a permanent part of the land and can be moved. Chattel quickly depreciates and improvements typically do not increase its value.
A form of security interest, typically a legal mortgage, taken over tangible movable property (known as chattels).
The Bottom Line Chattel mortgages are a little-known but potentially good option if you're looking to finance a manufactured home or heavy equipment. These loans are smaller than conventional loans and tend to have higher rates, but they have shorter terms and quicker payoffs.
Skip lines 4 and 5 and go to line 6. Yes. Enter your state general sales tax rate (shown in the table heading for your state), but omit the percentage sign. For example, if your state general sales tax rate is 6%, enter 6.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Line 5a. You can elect to deduct state and local general sales taxes instead of state and local income taxes. You can't deduct both.