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Special Inventory Tax

Overview

The Texas Property Tax Code requires that all licensed retail Dealers must file the original Monthly Inventory Tax Statement with the Harris County Tax Office along with the payment (if applicable) and a copy with the Harris Central Appraisal District. The dealers must also file the original Dealer's Inventory Declaration with the Harris Central Appraisal District and a copy with the Harris County Tax Office. If you do not have any sales please write “No Sales” or a zero on your form(s). To report and pay the Harris County Special Inventory Taxes – click the link below.

Need to Register? Requesting Access to Report Online? Complete and return this Dealer Information Form to SITDept@hctx.net to register and establish your access to the Harris County Tax Office Special Inventory Dealer Portal site.

• The Dealer obtains operating license(s) from the regulatory state agencies (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TXDMV), Texas Parks & Wildlife, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs – Manufactured Housing Division)
• The Dealer obtains an account number from the Harris Central Appraisal District
• The Dealer must file a Monthly Inventory Tax Statement and Declaration to the Harris County Tax Office and Harris Central Appraisal District:

Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office
PO Box 3486
Houston, TX 77253-3486

Harris Central Appraisal District
Dealer Inventory Section
PO Box 922015
Houston, TX 77292-2015

For additional information and forms relating to the Special Inventory Tax Accounts, please click the tabs on the side of this webpage, or visit the Texas Comptroller’s website and the Harris Central Appraisal District webpage.

New Owners: If you have not been assigned an account number from the Harris Central Appraisal District, please write your dealer number and “New Account” on your form in the field marked “Appraisal District Account Number”.

Important: According to the Texas Property Tax Code Sec. 23.122, a dealer who fails to file their monthly vehicle inventory report with the Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office may be subject to a $500.00 fine as well as other applicable penalties.

The Benefits of Filing Online

• Easy Access: You can access and print copies of your Monthly Statements at any time if filed online.
• Receipt: You will receive an electronic receipt and proof of payment on the same day.
• Open Anytime: You can file and make payments online, even after the branch office is closed for the day.
• Easy Payment: There are multiple forms of payments accepted for online filing, such as major credit cards, debit cards and E-Checks. E-checks are free, without any convenience charge.
• Convenient: Filing twelve months online can assist with filing the Annual Declaration.

• Go to www.hctax.net > Permit & Special Taxes> Special Inventory Tax (Dealer) Forms> How to File Online or click https://www.hctax.net/SpecialPermitTaxes/SIT
• Templates are available per dealer type, if you would like to upload your sales information to the Portal.

• Question: Will I receive receipt for filing online?
  Answer: Yes, you will receive the first receipt upon submitting the Monthly Statement or Declaration. If a payment was made, you will then receive another emailed receipt for this transaction.
  • The first receipt will acknowledge receipt of the Monthly Statement or Declaration
  • The second receipt will acknowledge the receipt of payment (If a payment was submitted).

  Please keep in mind, if filed through the Tax Office portal, you can print copies of those documents and mail them to the Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD). HCAD mailing address is:

  Harris Central Appraisal District
  Dealer Inventory Section
  PO Box 922015
  Houston, TX 77292-2015

  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact The Special Inventory Tax Department at 713-274-8550 .

  SIT User's Manual

  Before using the Special Inventory Tax Portal, please read the user’s manual to gain an overview of the flow of the online process. The format of the SIT user’s manual is divided into four step-by-step instructions. Click on each of the title tabs below to understand more about each process.

  Start by registering the dealer. Use the Dealer Information Form to register the dealer account.

  Reporting of vehicle inventory sales can be entered individually or by importing the sales information using the pre-formatted templates.

  Special Inventory Tax (Dealer) Forms

  The Texas Property Tax Code requires that all licensed retail Dealers must file the original Monthly Inventory Tax Statement with the Harris County Tax Office along with the payment (if applicable) and a copy with the Harris Central Appraisal District. The dealers must also file the original Dealer's Inventory Declaration with the Harris Central Appraisal District and a copy with the Harris County Tax Office. If you do not have any sales please write “No Sales” or a zero on your form(s).

  Motor Vehicle

  23-121	Motor Vehicle Inventory Declaration
  23-122	Motor Vehicle Inventory Tax Statement

  Heavy Equipment

  23-1241	Heavy Equipment Inventory Declaration
  23-1242	Heavy Equipment Inventory Tax Statement

  Manufactured Housing

  23-127	Retail Manufactured Housing Inventory Declaration
  23-128	Retail Manufactured Housing Inventory Tax Statement

  Vessels & Outboard Motor

  23-12D	Vessel, Trailer and Outboard Motor Inventory Declaration
  23-12E	Vessel, Trailer and Outboard Motor Inventory Tax Statement

  Application for Waiver of SIT Penalty

  SIT Waiver

  Application for Waiver of Special Inventory Tax (SIT) Penalty

  Report Online

  According to the Texas Property Tax Code Sec. 23.122, a dealer who fails to file their monthly vehicle inventory report with the Tax Assessor-Collector’s Office may be subject to a $500.00 fine as well as other applicable penalties.

  In addition to other penalties provided by law, a dealer who fails to file or timely file a required declaration must forfeit a penalty of $1,000 for each month or part of a month in which a declaration is not filed or timely filed after it is due to the Harris Central Appraisal District.

  Review the SIT User’s Manual for guidance and detailed instructions to help you navigate through the Portal.