The Whitfield County Board of Assessors has mailed personal property returns for approximately 7,000 personal property accounts. The last day to submit a timely return is Monday, April 1, 2024. A 10% penalty will be assessed on returns submitted after the April 1 deadline.
Personal property in Georgia includes any furniture, fixtures, equipment, machinery and inventory used in the normal course of business. Returns also must be filed on aircraft and marine vessels. If you own furnished rental property, all appliances, furniture and fixtures should be filed on.
Personal property taxpayers can file their returns in a variety of ways. The assessors office encourages businesses, individuals and tax professionals to utilize the new E-Returns services, Taxscribe, to file returns. To utilize E-Returns, visit https://bpp.taxscribe.app/ga or www.whitfieldassessor.com and click on the Personal Property E-Returns icon found on the quick links menu. The Board of Assessors also accepts returns in person and by mail.
If you have questions about personal property returns, visit www.whitfieldassessor.com/personal-property-returns-faq or call the Board of Assessors office at (706) 275-7410.