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Property Tax Form 50

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Dealer’s Vessel and Outboard Motor Inventory Tax Statement

CONFIDENTIAL

For more information, visit our website: www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/proptax

Property Tax Form 50-260
See Page 3 for Instructions

Month and Year
Page
of pages

Send Original with Payment to: County Tax Office Name and Address
Phone (area code and number)

Send Copy to: Appraisal District Name and Address
Phone (area code and number)

STEP 1: Provide Name and Address of Property Owner and Identity of Person Completing Statement

Owner’s Name
Owner’s Phone (area code and number)

Mailing Address

City, State, ZIP Code

Name of Person Completing Statement
Title

STEP 2: Information About the Business

Appraisal District Account Number (if known) / Business information

Name of Each Business

Account Number

Inventory Location (number, street, city, state, ZIP Code)

STEP 3: Provide the Following Information About Each Vessel, Trailer or Outboard Motor Sold During the Reporting Month

(continue on additional sheets as needed)

Description of Vessel, Trailer or Outboard Motor Sold Purchaser’s Name Type of Sale Sales Price Unit Property Tax
Date of Sale Model Year Make Identification Number

Unit Property Tax Factor
Your Dealer and Manufacturer’s Number

STEP 4: Total Sales

Breakdown of Sales (number of units sold) for This Month

Net Vessel, Trailer and Outboard Motor Inventory
Fleet Sales
Dealer Sales
Subsequent Sales

Breakdown of Sales Amounts for This Month

Net Vessel, Trailer and Outboard Motor Inventory
Fleet Sales
Dealer Sales
Subsequent Sales

STEP 5: Sign and Date

Authorized Signature
Date

If you make a false statement on this report, you could be found guilty of a Class A misdemeanor or a state jail felony under Section 37.10, Penal Code.


Instructions

If you are an owner of an inventory subject to Sec. 23.124, Tax Code, you must file this dealer’s vessel, trailer and outboard motor inventory tax statement as required by Sec. 23.125.

Filing deadlines: You must file this statement on or before the 10th day of each month regardless of whether a vessel and outboard motor is sold. If you were not in business for the entire year, you must file this statement each month after your business opens, but you do not include any tax payment until the beginning of the next calendar year.

Filing places: You must file the original completed statement with your monthly tax payment with the county tax assessor-collector. You must file a copy of the original statement with the county appraisal district’s chief appraiser.

Filing penalties: Late filing incurs a penalty of 5 percent of the amount due. If the amount is not paid within 10 days after the due date, the penalty increases for an additional penalty of 5 percent of the amount due.

Annual property tax bill: You will receive a separate tax bill(s) for your vessel, trailer and outboard motor inventory for each taxing unit that taxes your property, usually in October.

Step 1: Property owner’s name and address. Give the corporate, sole proprietorship or partnership’s name, including mailing address and telephone number of the actual business location as required by the inventory tax statement (not of the owner).

Step 2: Information about the business. Give the address of the actual physical location of the business. Include your business’ name and the account number from the appraisal district’s notices.

Step 3: Information on each vessel, trailer or outboard motor sold during the reporting month. Complete the information on each vessel, trailer and outboard motor sold, including the date of sale, model year, model make, identification number, purchaser’s name, type of sale, sales price and unit property tax.

1 Type of Sale: Place one of the following codes by each sale reported: VTM, FL, DL, SS.

2 Sales Price: The price as set forth on the applicable title or affidavit forms.

3 Unit Property Tax: To compute, multiply the sales price by the unit property tax factor.

4 Total Unit Property Tax for This Month: Enter only on last page of monthly statement.

Step 4: Total sales. Provide totals on last page of statement of the number of units and the sales amounts for vessels, trailers and outboard motors sold in each category.

Step 5: Sign the form. Sign and enter the date if you are the person completing this statement.

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What Property Tax Form 50 Is and why it matters

Property Tax Form 50 is a standardized U.S. property tax document used by local taxing authorities to record changes in property ownership, claim exemptions, or report valuation information. Typically issued or accepted by a county assessor or tax collector, the form captures legal owner data, parcel identifiers, assessed value adjustments, exemption claims, and signature attestations. It is used to update property tax rolls, trigger reassessment processes, or document exemptions such as homestead or senior relief. Filing rules, deadlines, and required attachments vary by state and county; consult the local assessor for exact instructions.

Why accurate completion of Form 50 matters

Submitting Property Tax Form 50 ensures official recording of ownership, exemption requests, and valuation corrections with the local tax authority, reduces the risk of incorrect billing, and creates an auditable record used in appeals, refunds, and future assessments.

Why accurate completion of Form 50 matters

Who typically files or signs this form

Typical filers include property owners, authorized agents, county assessors, and tax professionals submitting ownership transfers, exemption claims, or assessment adjustments.

  • Individual property owners filing ownership changes or claiming homestead and senior exemption benefits.
  • Licensed tax agents or attorneys filing on behalf of clients with a signed power of attorney.
  • County assessor offices and municipal tax collectors using the form to update assessment and tax rolls.

Maintain a dated copy and supporting documents to substantiate claims and to streamline any appeals or follow-up with the assessor's office.

Step-by-step: complete and file Form 50

Follow these sequential steps to complete and file Property Tax Form 50 accurately with your local assessor or tax office.

  • 01
    Prepare documents: Collect deed, parcel ID, previous tax bill, and proof of exemption eligibility.
  • 02
    Complete form: Enter owner details, parcel number, valuation changes, and exemption selections.
  • 03
    Attach evidence: Include supporting documents such as deeds, income affidavits, or disability proof.
  • 04
    Submit: File by mail, in person, or electronic portal per county instructions.

Configure an online workflow for Form 50 submissions

Configure an online workflow to collect Property Tax Form 50 data, route approvals, and store signed records securely.

Field Name and Configuration Guide Configuration
Sender Role and Contact Details County assessor or authorized agent
Signer Authentication Options and Methods Email link, SMS code, or ID verification
Available Field Types and Controls Text, dropdown, date, checkbox, conditional
Routing Rules and Signing Order Sequential or parallel routing with reminders

Accepted file formats and system considerations

Use electronic submission channels supported by the jurisdiction and ensure secure storage per retention rules.

  • Formats: PDF, DOCX, or scanned image
  • Integrations: County portals, email, or cloud storage
  • Authentication: Email, SMS, or ID-based verification

Submission flow at a glance

This overview shows the submission flow for Property Tax Form 50 from preparation through filing and record retention.

  • Upload: Sender uploads completed form and attachments to the county portal.
  • Assign: Assign review and approval roles to assessor or clerk.
  • Verify: Authentication and document checks completed by staff or automated checks.
  • Archive: Signed records stored with audit trail and retention metadata.

Typical deadlines and filing timeframes to watch

Key filing deadlines and typical timeframes for Form 50 vary by county; confirm exact dates with the local assessor's office.

Change of Ownership Deadline:

File within county-specific timeline; often within 30–90 days of transfer.

Exemption Claim Deadline:

Deadlines often align with the tax year; commonly by year-end or specified dates.

Assessment Appeal Period:

Appeals generally must be filed within 30–180 days of the assessment notice.

Late Filing Consequence:

Late submissions may be denied, cause back taxes, or trigger penalties.

Electronic Submission Window:

Portal availability and cutoff times vary by county.

Penalties and risks of incorrect or incomplete filing

Late Filing: May incur penalties or loss of exemption.
Incorrect Parcel: Assessment errors and processing delays.
Missing Signature: Form may be rejected as incomplete.
False Statement: Civil or criminal penalties possible.
Missing Documents: Requests for more evidence; processing delayed.
Sensitive Data Handling: Sensitive information requires secure handling and disclosure controls.

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Frequently asked questions and troubleshooting

Common questions about completing, signing, and submitting Property Tax Form 50, plus troubleshooting steps for electronic filing and records retention.


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