What is generally considered personal property for taxation purposes?

Automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, boats, airplanes, mobile homes, and business furniture, fixtures, and equipment are examples of tangible personal property. Machinery and tools used in the manufacturing process are considered to be personal property but are taxed at a different rate ($1.85 per $100 of assessed value).

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1. What is generally considered personal property for taxation purposes?
2. How is the amount of tax to be levied on personal property determined?
3. Does the City of Martinsville prorate personal property taxes for property sold, transferred, or disposed of during the year?
4. If I move out of Martinsville or sell my motor vehicle during the tax year, am I responsible for paying taxes for the full year?
5. What is the personal property tax relief act?
6. Does my vehicle qualify for car tax relief?
7. How is personal property assessed?
8. How do I appeal the assessed value of my vehicle?
9. If my vehicle is unused or unregistered at Department of Motor Vehicles, do I still need to register with the commissioner's office and pay personal property taxes?
10. Where may local tax returns be filed?