Tax Rendition Process in Texas

When preparing the yearly property tax rendition form, several areas one should always be aware of:

1. Failure to file by April 15 of each year will allow the appraisal district to impose a monetary late filing penalty of 10% of the total estimated taxes for the current year.
2. The appraisal district can now request supporting documentation for each rendition or in short the appraisal district has audit power.
3. If a rendition is filed incorrectly and the district determines that the company has done so intentionally, a monetary penalty in the amount of 50% of the total estimated taxes will be imposed and possible criminal penalties may also be imposed.
4. Failure to file at all may allow the appraisal district to impose a monetary penalty in the amount of 50% of the total estimated taxes, if they determine a company is trying to evade property taxes.