In Maryland there is a tax on business owned personal property which is imposed and collected by the local governments. Responsibility for the assessment of all personal property throughout Maryland rests with the Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), 410.767.1184. 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 tax bills can be viewed online by clicking on the first link below. For questions related to the filing or assessment, contact SDAT, or view second link below. To view the Finance rate schedule, click on third link.

For additional information and help navigating the tax sale system, contact the State Business Customer Service Center at: 410.7671330, by phone, or email: [email protected].