CHARLESTON COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE

BUSINESS PERSONAL PROPERTY RETURN

South Carolina law states that all items of personal property used in the operation of a business shall be assessed for property tax. The Code of Laws also requires that an annual report of valuation of said personal property be filed to the County Auditor on or before the 30th of April each year.

If Personal Property is situated in more than one location, a separate return must be filed for each location.

Important: A 10% penalty will be applied to your assessment if your return is postmarked after April 30th

The following information should be taken from your latest Federal and State Income Tax Depreciation Schedules. Please be prepared to provide all relevant depreciation documentation upon request. Do not include property that is licensed by the State of South Carolina or the United States of America (motor vehicles, watercraft, boat motors or aircraft).

COMPLETE ALL ITEMS BELOW USING THE FORMULA: A - B = C

VALUES OF $0 ARE UNACCEPTABLE WITHOUT PROPER WRITTEN EXPLANATION.

I declare that this return, including any accompanying schedules and statements, has been examined by me, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, is a true and complete return made in good faith, pursuant to the provisions of the Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976 and Amendments.