Business Tangible Personal Property Filing Deadline is May 1

Business furniture and fixtures, machinery and tools, and computer equipment that are located in Fairfax County, the towns of Herndon, Vienna or Clifton as of January 1 each year must be declared on county tax forms. The filing deadline is May 1. Late filing penalties may be assessed for renewals submitted after May 1. If the filing deadline falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or county holiday, the deadline is the following business day.

Tangible personal property, as defined by state code, is all personal property not otherwise classified as intangible personal property, merchants’ capital, or as short-term rental property. In general, tangible personal property is a moveable item that is real, material, substantive, and not permanently affixed to any real property.

Tax on business tangible property (except vehicles) is not prorated. If the property is not in the county on January 1, then no taxes are owed for that year. Conversely, if the property is in the county as of January 1 but is disposed of during the year, then tax is still owed for the entire year.

Find out more about Business Tangible Personal Property tax at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/business/understanding-tangible-property-vehicles.

Application Deadline for Tax Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities is May 1

Fairfax County provides real estate tax relief and vehicle ("car") tax relief to citizens who are either 65 or older, or permanently and totally disabled, and meet the income and asset eligibility requirements. 

Qualified taxpayers may also be eligible for tax relief for renters.

Returning applicants must file their application no later than May 1, 2025. If hardship conditions exist which, through no fault of the applicant, prohibit them from applying by the due date or they are filing for the first time, the due date may be extended to December 31st. A letter of hardship with explanation of the late filing must be provided with all applications submitted after the May 1st deadline for returning applicants.
 
Please be aware that individuals must pay their taxes until they are officially notified by Fairfax County that they are no longer liable.

Find out more about this tax relief program on our website at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/taxes/relief/tax-relief-seniors-people-with-disabilities.