Business Personal Property taxes include machinery & tools, business furniture and fixtures, hand tools, and heavy equipment.

Equipment owned on January 1 and used in a trade or business is subject to property taxation.

"Machinery & tools" is defined as equipment used by a manufacturer in the production of goods. All classifications are assessed at 100 % of original depreciated cost and a complete asset schedule; showing original cost and date purchased is necessary to receive depreciation.

The deadline for filing is May 1.

Business Personal Property tax payments are due on December 5 with other personal property taxes.

To pay your business personal property tax:

• Download business personal property tax form
• Mail or drop off form to the address below:

Bedford County collects a tax of 4% on all foods prepared for consumption, whether eaten on or off the premises of the business. The tax is included on all beverages served with this good.

Meals Tax must be paid by the 20th of the following month by using forms provided by the Commissioner of Revenue.

Prior to serve food, businesses must register with the Commissioner of Revenue's office.

To pay your meals tax: 

• Download the Bedford County meals tax form.
• Mail or drop off form with payment to:

The transient occupancy tax in Bedford County is 7% of a business's gross receipts.

This tax must be collected from individuals who rent facilities for less than 30 consecutive days. This would apply to cottages, houses, condos, bed and breakfasts, as well as motel rooms and campgrounds.

Transient occupancy taxes must be paid by the 20th of the following month on forms provided by the Commissioner of Revenue.

Prior to starting operations, businesses must register with the Commissioner of Revenue's office.

To pay your transient occupancy tax:

• Download transient occupancy tax form
• Mail or drop off form with payment to:

By Mail: Mail check or money order to: Bedford County Treasurer's Office, P.O. Box 63014, Charlotte, NC 28263. Make checks payable to Bedford County Treasurer.

Credit/Debit Card: Cards are accepted in the office or by phone (888-272-9829, jurisdiction code 1067). You can also pay your Bedford County taxes online.

In Person: The Treasurer's Office is located at 122 E. Main St. Suite 101, Bedford. Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except holidays).

Drop Box: Located outside the County Administration Building's East Main Street entrance.