personal property
noun
: property other than real property consisting of things temporary or movable : chattels
Examples of personal property in a Sentence
any personal property that is left in the lockers overnight will be impounded
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Created in 2014 through House Bill 800, Texas' R&D tax credit encourages economic development by offering qualifying entities either a sales tax exemption on personal property used in research or a franchise tax credit based on research expenses.
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Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
While equipment and other tangible personal property qualified for bonus depreciation, the buildings themselves did not.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Sellers often throw in personal property to sweeten the deal or lighten their moving load.
—Dana Bull, CNBC, 28 July 2025
In a follow-up interview, Kelly said that the state has continued to take away funding opportunities – like mortgage license fees, personal property tax and commercial equipment funds – from counties and cities to fund their local governments.
—Taylor O’Connor 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2025
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Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
While equipment and other tangible personal property qualified for bonus depreciation, the buildings themselves did not.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Sellers often throw in personal property to sweeten the deal or lighten their moving load.
—Dana Bull, CNBC, 28 July 2025
In a follow-up interview, Kelly said that the state has continued to take away funding opportunities – like mortgage license fees, personal property tax and commercial equipment funds – from counties and cities to fund their local governments.
—Taylor O’Connor 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for personal property
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“Personal property.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20property. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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