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                                                                                                                                                                         Form 50-144 
Business Personal Property Rendition of Taxable Property 
CONFIDENTIAL 
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                                                                                                                                   Tax Year 
__________________________________________________________________________    __________________________________ 
Appraisal District’s Name                                                                                                          Appraisal District Account Number (if known) 
  
GENERAL INFORMATION:  This form is to render tangible personal property used for the production of income that you own or manage and control as a fiduciary on Jan. 1 of this year (Tax 
Code Section 22.01). 
FILING INSTRUCTIONS:  This document and all supporting documentation must be filed with the appraisal district office in the county in which the property is taxable.  
Do not file this document with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. 
 SECTION 1: Business and Situs Information (Required) 
_______________________________________________________     _____________________________________________________ 
Business Name                                                                                           Business Owner 
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
Property Location Address, City, State, ZIP Code 
__________________________________________________________________________    __________________________________ 
Email Address                                                                                                                      Phone (area code and number) 
Ownership Type (optional):               Individual          Corporation               Partnership         Other:   __________________________________________________________________  
                                                                                                     
 SECTION 2: Representation 
Please indicate if you are filing out this form as:        Owner, employee, or employee of an affiliated entity of the owner      Authorized Agent            Fiduciary      Secured Party 
                                                                                                                                                                         
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
Name of Owner, Authorized Agent, Fiduciary or Secured Party 
__________________________________________________________________________    __________________________________ 
Mailing Address, City, State, ZIP Code                                                                                             Phone (area code and number) 
Are you a secured party with a security interest in the property subject to this rendition and with a historical cost new of more than $50,000 as defined by  
Tax Code Section 22.01(c-1) and (c-2)?  ......................................................................................................................                   Yes       No 
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If yes, attach a document signed by the property owner indicating consent to file the rendition. Without the authorization, the rendition is not valid and cannot be processed. 
 SECTION 3: Afrmation of Prior Year Rendition (Check only if applicable and your assets were exactly the same as last year’s rendition form.) 
  By checking this box, I affirm that the information contained in the most recent rendition statement filed in ______________ continues to be complete and accurate for the  
 current tax year.                                                                                                              (Prior tax year)
 SECTION 4: Business Information (Optional) 
Please address all that apply: 
Business type:              Manufacturing               Wholesale        Retail           Service         New Business 
                                                                                                    
__________________________________________________________________________________    __________________________ 
Business Description                                                                                                                             Square Feet Occupied 
________________________________________    ________________________________________    __________________________ 
Business Sold Date                                                        Business Start Date at Location                                        Sales Tax Permit Number 
__________________________________________________________________________________    __________________________ 
New Owner                                                                                                                                        Business Moved Date 
________________________________________    ________________________________________    __________________________ 
New Location                                                              City, State, ZIP Code                                                  Business Closed Date 
Did assets remain in place as of Jan. 1?  .....................................................................................................................                  Yes       No 
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 SECTION 5: Market Value 
Check the total market value of your property:            Under $20,000                $20,000 or more 
                                                                              
If under $20,000, complete only Schedule A and if applicable, Schedule F. Otherwise, complete Schedule(s) B, C, D, E and/or F, as applicable. 

Form developed by: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, Property Tax Assistance Division                         For additional copies, visit: comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax 
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 Business Personal Property Rendition of Taxable Property                                                                                                                        Form 50-144

  SECTION 6: Afrmation and Signature 
If you make a false statement on this form, you could be found guilty of a Class A misdemeanor or a state jail felony under Penal Code Section 37.10. 
I, _________________________________________________                                  , swear or affirm that the information provided in this report is true and accurate to the best of my 
       Printed Name of Authorized Individual                                            knowledge and belief; and that I am authorized as required by law to file and sign this report. 
NOTE:  The signature on this report must be notarized unless the person filing the report is a secured party as defined by Tax Code Section 22.01, the property owner, an employee of the 
property owner, an employee of the property owner on behalf of an affiliated entity of the property owner or on behalf of a property owner who is rendering tangible personal property with 
a good faith estimate of not more than $150,000 in total market value. 
       _______________________________________________________________  ________________________________________ 
       Signature of Authorized Individual                                                                        Date 
                                                                       Subscribed and sworn before me this __________ day of ______________________ ,_______20                              . 
                                                                       __________________________________________________________________ 
                                                                       Notary Public, State of Texas 

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Business Personal Property Rendition of Taxable Property Form 50-144
Did you timely apply for a Sept. 1 inventory date? (optional) .................................. Yes No
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Does your inventory involve interstate/foreign commerce issues? (optional) ................... Yes No
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Does your inventory involve freeport goods? (optional)....................................... Yes No Account Number _____________________________
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SCHEDULE A: PERSONAL PROPERTY VALUED LESS THAN $20,000
List all taxable personal property by property type/category (see Definitions and Important Information). If needed, attach additional sheets OR a computer-generated copy listing the information below. If you manage or control property
as a fiduciary on Jan. 1, also list the names and addresses of each property owner. Good faith estimate of market value or historical cost when new is optional for Schedule A only.
Estimate of Good Faith Historical
Quantity of Estimate of OR Cost AND Year Property Owner Name/Address
General Property Description by Type/Category Each Type Market Value* When New* Acquired* (if you manage or control property as a fduciary)

PERSONAL PROPERTY VALUED AT $20,000 OR MORE
SCHEDULE B: INVENTORY, RAW MATERIALS AND WORK IN PROCESS
List all taxable inventories by property type. If needed, attach additional sheets OR a computer-generated copy listing the information below. If you manage or control property as a fiduciary on Jan. 1, also list the names and addresses of
each property owner.
Estimate of Good Faith Historical
Property Address or Quantity of Estimate of OR Cost AND Year Property Owner Name/Address
Property Description by Type/Category Address Where Taxable Each Type Market Value* When New* Acquired* (if you manage or control property as a fduciary)

SCHEDULE C: SUPPLIES
List all supplies by property type. If needed, attach additional sheets OR a computer generated copy listing the information below. If you manage or control property as a fiduciary on Jan. 1, also list the names and addresses of each
property owner.
Estimate of Good Faith Historical
Property Address or Quantity of Estimate of OR Cost AND Year Property Owner Name/Address
Property Description by Type/Category Address Where Taxable Each Type Market Value* When New* Acquired* (if you manage or control property as a fduciary)

SCHEDULE D: VEHICLES AND TRAILERS AND SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
List only vehicles that are licensed in the name of the business as shown on Page 1. Vehicles disposed of after Jan. 1 are taxable for the year and must be listed below. If needed, attach additional sheets OR a computer generated listing of
the information below. Report leased vehicles under Schedule F. Leased vehicles must be reported showing the name and address of the owner.
Good Faith Historical Cost
Year Make Model Vehicle Identifcation Number (VIN) Estimate of OR When New* AND Year
(optional) (optional) (optional) (optional) Market Value* (Omit Cents) Acquired*

* Provide an amount for either the good faith estimate of market value, or a historical cost when new and year acquired. If you provided an historical cost when new and year acquired, you need not provide a good faith estimate of market value.

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Business Personal Property Rendition of Taxable Property                                                                                                    Form 50-144
                                                                                                              Account Number  _____________________________ 
SCHEDULE E: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT, COMPUTERS 
Total (by year acquired) all furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment and computers (new or used) still in possession on Jan. 1. List items received as gifts in the same manner. 
Attach additional sheets OR a computer generated listing of the information below, as needed. 
           Furniture and Fixtures                                          Machinery and Equipment                              Ofce Equipment 
          Historical Cost                Good Faith                        Historical Cost           Good Faith                Historical Cost      Good Faith  
Year      When New*          OR        Estimate of            Year         When New*            OR   Estimate of   Year        When New*        OR  Estimate of  
Acquired  (Omit Cents)                 Market Value*          Acquired             (Omit Cents)      Market Value* Acquired    (Omit Cents)         Market Value* 
2023                                                          2023                                                 2023 
2022                                                          2022                                                 2022 
2021                                                          2021                                                 2021 
2020                                                          2020                                                 2020 
2019                                                          2019                                                 2019 
2018                                                          2018                                                 2018 
2017                                                          2017                                                 2017 
2016                                                          2016                                                 2016 
2015                                                          2015                                                 2015 
2014                                                          2014                                                 2014 
2013                                                          2013                                                 2013 
2012                                                          2012                                                 2012 
2011                                                          2011                                                 2011 
2010                                                          2010                                                 2010 
& Prior                                                       & Prior                                              & Prior 
TOTAL:       0                                     0          TOTAL:                0                0             TOTAL:       0                                        0
         Computer Equipment                                   POS/Servers/Mainframes                               Other (any other items not listed in other schedules) 
         Historical Cost               Good Faith             Historical Cost          Good Faith                               Historical Cost             Good Faith  
Year     When New*        OR           Estimate of   Year     When New*             OR Estimate of   Year                       When New*        OR         Estimate of  
Acquired (Omit Cents)        Market Value*           Acquired (Omit Cents)             Market Value* Acquired      Description  (Omit Cents)        Market Value* 
2023                                                 2023                                            2023 
2022                                                 2022                                            2022 
2021                                                 2021                                            2021 
2020                                                 2020                                            2020 
2019                                                 2019                                            2019 
2018                                                 2018                                            2018 
2017                                                 2017                                            2017 
2016                                                 2016                                            2016 
2015                                                 2015                                            2015  
& Prior                                              & Prior                                         & Prior 
TOTAL:     0                           0             TOTAL:            0                        0    TOTAL:        0                      0                              0

SCHEDULE F: PROPERTY UNDER BAILMENT, LEASE, CONSIGNMENT OR OTHER ARRANGEMENT 
List the name and address of each owner of taxable property that is in your possession or under your management on Jan. 1 by bailment, lease, consignment or other 
arrangement. If needed, attach additional sheets OR a computer-generated copy listing the information below. 
          Property Owner’s Name                                            Property Owner’s Address                            General Property Description 

  *  Provide an amount for either the good faith estimate of market value, or a historical cost when new and year acquired. If you provided an historical cost when new and year acquired, you need not provide 
a good faith estimate of market value. 

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Business Personal Property Rendition of Taxable Property Form 50-144

Important Information Defnitions
GENERAL INFORMATION Address Where Taxable: In some instances, personal property that is only
This form is for use in rendering, pursuant to Tax Code Section 22.01, tangible person- temporarily at its current address may be taxable at another location (taxable situs).
al property used for the production of income that you own or manage and control If you know that this is the case, please list the address where taxable.
as a fiduciary on Jan. 1 of this year. This report is confidential and not open to public Consigned Goods: Personal property owned by another person that you are selling
inspection; disclosure is permitted pursuant to the terms of Tax Code Section 22.27. by arrangement with that person. If you have consigned goods, report the name
FILING INSTRUCTIONS and address of the owner in the appropriate blank space.
This document and all supporting documentation must be filed with the appraisal dis- Estimate of Quantity: For each type or category listed, the number of items or
trict office in the county in which the property is taxable. Do not file this document other relevant measure of quantity (e.g., gallons, bushels, tons, pounds, board feet).
with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. Contact information for appraisal Fiduciary: A person or institution who manages property for another and who
district offices may be found on the Comptroller’s website. must exercise a standard of care in such management activity imposed by law or
DEADLINES contract.
Rendition statements and property report deadlines depend on property type. The Good Faith Estimate of Market Value: Your best estimate of what the property
statements and reports must be delivered to the chief appraiser after Jan. 1 and no later would have sold for in U.S. dollars on Jan. 1 of the current tax year if it had been on
than the deadline indicated below. On written request by the property owner, the chief the market for a reasonable length of time and neither you nor the purchaser was
appraiser must extend a deadline for filing a rendition statement or property report to forced to buy or sell. For inventory, it is the price for which the property would have
May 15. The chief appraiser may further extend the deadline an additional 15 days upon sold as a unit to a purchaser who would continue the business.
good cause shown in writing by the property owner. Historical Cost When New: What you paid for the property when it was new or, if
you bought the property used, what the original buyer paid when it was new. If you
Rendition Statements and Reports Deadlines Allowed Extension(s) bought the property used and do not know what the original buyer paid, state what
you paid with a note that you purchased it used.
• May 15 upon written
request Inventory: Personal property that is held for sale in the ordinary course of a trade
Property generally April 15 or business.
• Additional 15 days for
good cause shown Personal Property: Every kind of property that is not real property; generally,
property that is movable without damage to itself or the associated real property.
Property regulated by the Public Utility • May 15 upon written Property Address: The physical address of the personal property on Jan. 1 of the
Commission of Texas, the Railroad Commission request current tax year. Normally, the property is taxable by the taxing unit where the
of Texas, the federal Surface Transportation April 30 property is located.
Board or the Federal Energy Regulatory • Additional 15 days for Secured Party: A person in whose favor a security interest is created or provided
Commission. Tax Code Section 22.23(d). good cause shown
for under a security agreement; see Business and Commerce Code Section 9.102 for
further details.
EXEMPTION
Security Interest: An interest in personal property or fixtures which secured
A person is entitled to an exemption from taxation of the tangible personal property payment or performance of an obligation; see Business and Commerce Code
that is held or used for the production of income if it has less than $2,500 of taxable Section 1.201 for further details.
value (Tax Code Section 11.145).
Type/Category: Functionally similar personal property groups. Examples are:
If an exemption is denied or terminated on a property, the owner must render it for furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, vehicles and supplies. Narrower
taxation within 30 days from the denial or termination (Tax Code Sections 21.01(a) groupings such as personal computers, milling equipment, freezer cases and
and 22.02). forklifts should be used, if possible. A person is not required to render for taxation
PENALTIES personal property appraised under Tax Code Section 23.24.
The chief appraiser must impose a penalty on a person who fails to timely file a Year Acquired: The year that you purchased the property, or otherwise acquired.
required rendition statement or property report in an amount equal to 10 percent
of the total amount of taxes imposed on the property for that year by taxing units
participating in the appraisal district. The chief appraiser must impose an additional
penalty on the person equal to 50 percent of the total amount of taxes imposed
on the property for the tax year of the statement or report by the taxing units
participating in the appraisal district if it is finally determined by a court that:
(1) the person filed a false statement or report with the intent to commit fraud
or to evade the tax; or
(2) the person alters, destroys or conceals any record, document or thing, or
presents to the chief appraiser any altered or fraudulent record, document
or thing, or otherwise engages in fraudulent conduct, for the purpose
of affecting the course or outcome of an inspection, investigation,
determination or other proceeding before the appraisal district.

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