Welcome to the office of the Assessor reporters' new YouTube channel. The purpose of these videos is to provide online training on how to fill out the 571 l form. This new channel is designed to complement our existing services and enhance our customer service. If you received a 571 L form, it is because you do or have done business in San Francisco. We receive phone calls on a regular basis asking, "Hey, I closed my business on January 7th, why did I get this form?" The lien date for the state of California is 12:01 a.m. on January 1st. You received this form because your business was in operation as of January 1st. You are required to report business fixed assets as of 12:01 a.m. on January 1st. Even if you thought your business was already closed, you are still required to file. Unfortunately, the filing due date is April 1st. Please modify your name and mailing address if necessary. For instance, if a name is misspelled or a mailing address is incorrect on your pre-printed form, simply draw a single line through it and write in the correct name or mailing address. San Francisco has a sizable workforce that works from home, including consultants, web designers, and meeting planners. So how do you report a home office? You report the amount determined by the percentage used for your business. We often have business owners ask us, "What if I'm a contractor and all my tools are in my truck and I don't live in San Francisco, but I have clients in San Francisco?" Once the form is filled out, please state the information in the remarks section, sign, date, and return the form. We will note this in your account for the future. What if you're a painter and all you...