| 1. | When is my return due? |
| 2. | Can I use a spreadsheet to import assets? |
| 3. | Can I save an in-progress return and come back later? |
| 4. | How do I submit my return? |
| 5. | Why isn’t the county I need to file in isn’t listed in the dropdown on the homepage? |
| 6. | How do I determine which personal property is taxable in Alabama? |
| 7. | What if I don’t have a BPPIN/Location Number and Online Access Code to log in? |
| 8. | How do I know which county to file a return in? |
| 9. | Why can’t I submit a return that includes aircraft (Part C)? |
| Q. | When is my return due? |
| A. | Returns are accepted beginning October 1 each year and can be charged a penalty if not filed by December 31. Most counties will stop accepting any electronic filings at the end of January each year. |
| Q. | Can I use a spreadsheet to import assets? |
| A. | Yes, the Personal Property Return Portal supports an upload of assets from a spreadsheet. You can start by exporting a list of assets, adding items and/or marking items as inactive, then uploading the final file. All assets will be added to the portal for your final review. |
| Q. | Can I save an in-progress return and come back later? |
| A. | Yes. While viewing any schedule except for Schedule F, there is a "Save For Later" button in the bottom right of the page. Pressing that button will save your return and all the information on it. The next time you log back in, your saved information will be loaded. |
| Q. | How do I submit my return? |
| A. | Once you have completed all schedules, the Save button on Schedule F is replaced with a green "Finalize Return" button. This will submit your return and take you to a confirmation page, where you can print your submitted return and/or send a confirmation email. |
| Q. | Why isn’t the county I need to file in isn’t listed in the dropdown on the homepage? |
| A. | All Alabama counties must accept electronic business personal property returns. Not all counties use the same filing portal. For a list of all Alabama counties, including those who do not use this vendor for personal property filings, visit the Alabama Department of Revenue’s website at www.revenue.alabama.gov/property-tax/county-offices-appraisal-assessment-records/ You can also call 334-242-1525 or 855-277-3232 for help if assistance is needed with the electronic filing site for a county not listed on the Home page of this portal. |
| Q. | How do I determine which personal property is taxable in Alabama? |
| A. | If property is located in the state on the lien date of October 1, it is taxable unless otherwise specified on www.revenue.alabama.gov/property-tax/personal-property/. You may also call 334-242-1525 with questions about the taxability of personal property. |
| Q. | What if I don’t have a BPPIN/Location Number and Online Access Code to log in? |
| A. | Contact the local county office in which you need to file. They must set up an account for your business and can give you this information for online filing purposes. |
| Q. | How do I know which county to file a return in? |
| A. | You should submit an itemized listing of personal property to the local assessing official in the tax jurisdiction in which the property is located. |
| Q. | Why can’t I submit a return that includes aircraft (Part C)? |
| A. | According to AL Code § 40-11-6, all airplanes, airships, and other aircrafts shall be valued and assessed by the Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR), effective October 1,2022. The Aircraft Property Tax Return (ADV-ACR45) is available online on ALDOR’s website. |
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