Why is my tax bill so high?
The amount of tax you owe is based on the assessed value of the tangible personal property you owned on January 1 of that year. The higher the market value of the property, the higher the assessed value and therefore the higher the amount due. The value of the property is determined by the county assessor using standardized information. The assessed value of your vehicles and other property is listed on your tax bill.

Personal Property Tax = (Assessed Value/100) × Tax Rate

Your personal property tax is calculated by dividing the assessed value of the property by 100, and then multiplying that value by the tax rate for your area.

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1. What type of property is considered taxable personal property?
2. I don't own this vehicle anymore, why am I getting a bill on it?
3. Do I have to pay my taxes in person?
4. When are my taxes due?
5. I need to license a car not included on my paid tax receipt. What do I do?
6. I am no longer a Missouri resident; do I still owe this tax bill?
7. I am renewing 2 year license plates; which years' personal property tax receipts do I need?
8. I have moved; do I need to let you know my new address?
9. Why is my tax bill so high?
10. How do I avoid paying late fees?
11. What items do I take with me to renew my license plates?
12. I have lost my personal property tax receipt, how do I obtain a duplicate?
13. I did not pay personal property taxes last year in Cass County, how can I renew my license plates?
14. I lease my vehicle, who pays the personal property taxes?
15. My leasing company pays my personal property taxes, what will I need to take to the license bureau?