Tangible personal property owned, claimed, possessed, or controlled in the conduct of a profession, trade, or business may be subject to property taxes. BOE forms (Information only.Obtain forms from either the County Assessor or the Clerk of the Board in the county where the property is located). If the Assessor sends you a BPS, the law requires that you complete, sign and return the statement to the Assessor's Office in the time period specified. Business Personal Property is reported to the Assessor annually on a form known as the Business Personal Property Statement Form 571 or BPS. Electronic filing of the Business Property Statement uses a web-based application that will allow users to view, modify, and submit BPS filings on-line. What is a Form 571L Business Property Statement (BPS)? Completing the Business Property Statement (Form 571L). Appealing an Assessment. General information for owners about business property assessments and filing the Business Property Statement (Form 571-L).