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Simple Bill of Sale for Personal Property Used in Connection with...

Personal Property Examples In Maryland

Category:

Bills of Sale - Businesses

State:

Multi-State

Control #:

US-00167

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Description

The Bill of Sale is a crucial document for transferring ownership of personal property in Maryland associated with the sale of a business. It outlines the transaction, specifying the items included, such as furniture, equipment, inventory, and supplies. This form serves as a legal record that the seller has received a specified amount of cash for the property, effectively transferring ownership to the buyer without any warranties. The clear 'as is' condition clause indicates that the buyer accepts the property in its current state without guarantees. This document is particularly useful for various legal professionals including attorneys, partners, owners, associates, paralegals, and legal assistants, as it ensures compliance with state laws and protects the interests of both parties involved in the sale. To effectively complete the form, users should fill in the date, state, county, purchase amount, names of both buyer and seller, and include a notary's acknowledgment for authenticity. The straightforward structure and clarity of the Bill of Sale make it accessible even to those unfamiliar with legal jargon, thereby facilitating smoother transactions.

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Personal-use property is not purchased with the primary intent of making a profit, nor do you use it for business or rental purposes.

Responsibility for the assessment of all personal property throughout Maryland rests with the Department of Assessments and Taxation. Personal property generally includes furniture, fixtures, office and industrial equipment, machinery, tools, supplies, inventory and any other property not classified as real property.

In general, business personal property is all property owned, possessed, controlled, or leased by a business except real property and inventory items. Business personal property includes, but is not limited to: Machinery. Computers. Equipment (e.g. FAX machines, photocopiers)

Classifications Intangible. Tangible. Other distinctions.

Personal use property is used for personal enjoyment as opposed to business or investment purposes. These may include personally-owned cars, homes, appliances, apparel, food items, and so on.

Possessions which can be easily moved and are not fixed in a permanent location, such as furniture, clothing, jewelry, books, and other personal items are not considered real property; instead, these items are classified as personal property.

Personal property depends on a surprisingly simple test: Can you physically move it? The outcome of that test determines the distinction between real property and personal property, which in turn has real implications for taxation.

A Maryland personal property return (Form2) must be filed by all sole proprietorships and general partnerships if they possess (own, lease, rent, use or borrow) business personal property or need a business license. A business which fails to file this return will likely receive an estimated assessment.