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.
Personal property can be characterized as either tangible or intangible. Examples of tangible personal property include vehicles, furniture, boats, and collectibles. Digital assets, patents, and intellectual property are intangible personal property.
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.
You can't deduct capital losses on the sale of personal use property. A personal use asset that is sold at a loss generally isn't reported on your tax return unless it was reported to you on a 1099-K and you can't get a corrected version from the issuer of the form.
Personal-use property is not purchased with the primary intent of making a profit, nor do you use it for business or rental purposes.
SDAT RAISES BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY EXEMPTION FROM $2,500 TO $20,000 BALTIMORE, MD – The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) today announced that HB268, which raises the exemption from personal property assessment for all Maryland businesses from $2,500 to $20,000, has taken effect.
Personal Property Personal belongings such as clothing and jewelry. Household items such as furniture, some appliances, and artwork. Vehicles such as cars, trucks, and boats. Bank accounts and investments such as stocks, bonds, and insurance policies.
The amount of the tax bill is determined by two factors: (1) the assessment and (2) the property tax rate for each jurisdiction (state, county, & municipal). Assessments are based on the fair market value of the property and are issued by the Department of Assessments and Taxation, an agency of state government.
Use a 1031 Exchange to Defer Capital Gains It's a popular way to defer capital gains taxes when selling a rental home or even a business. Often referred to as a “like-kind” exchange, this tax deferment strategy is defined in Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code.