1 of this year (Tax. Code Section 22.01).There are substantial penalties for failure to report or for falsification and tax evasion. Personal property is generally defined as property not permanently affixed to or a part of realty. Transaction date of Harris County Tax Office online payment portal; transaction date of telephone payment. Q. Where can I pay my property taxes? Business Personal Property tax is an ad valorem tax on the tangible personal property that is used for the production of income. At the very top, you will indicate the tax year for which the rendition applies. Tangible personal property that you use to produce income is subject to taxation in the state of Texas. The property owner must complete, sign and return the rendition form to the Appraisal.