As the New Year approaches, Mecklenburg County residents and business owners are facing a critical deadline: the annual listing period for personal property taxes, beginning January 1 and closing off at the end of the month. This time-sensitive task applies to a broad spectrum of possessions ranging from leisurely watercraft and mobile homes to the more commercial assets like machinery, equipment, and even furnishing that fuels a business’s daily operations, according to a recent announcement from the County Assessor’s Office.