Page 6 - PGA Community News - August '19

Page 6, PGA C.A.N.! August 2019 August 2019

Property Matters

Dear Friends, Also this month, the property appraiser mails a “Truth in
Palm Beach County Millage” (TRIM) Notice of Proposed Property Taxes to all
schools will be back in session property owners. As a reminder, this notice is not a bill. If you
Aug. 12. If you’re shopping have questions about the notice, please contact the Property
for back to school supplies, Appraiser’s Office.
mark your calendar to take Best regards,
advantage of Florida’s tax- Anne M. Gannon,
free holiday Aug. 2 through Constitutional Tax Collector
6. Back to school also brings
the return of busier morning Unclaimed Money Could Be
and afternoon commutes.
Keep reading to learn the laws Waiting For You
related to motorists and school buses.
Every year, many of our clients fail to cash checks issued by • On a highway divided by a raised barrier or an unpaved
our agency. We make several attempts by U.S. mail to inform median at least 5 feet wide, drivers moving in the opposite
Handyman for all clients of their unclaimed funds. Good news! We now post a direction do not have to stop for the bus (painted lines or
list of clients with unclaimed funds on our website, making it
your home projects possible for you to find out if you have money due. We update pavement markings are not considered barriers). However, these
motorists should slow down and watch for students loading or
and repairs this list each month. Visit the “Help and Resources” section of unloading from the bus.
www.pbctax.com to view the list. Follow the instructions on our

• Be alert and watch for children especially near schools, bus
website to file a claim with our agency. stops, school buses and in school parking lots.
Interior & Exterior • Pay extra attention to lower speed limits in school zones.
Serving Palm Beach County since 1979 Back To School Tax-Free • Watch for and obey signals from school crossing guards.
• Only drive or park in authorized areas to drop off or pick
(561) 747-2959 Office Holiday up children at school.
References Available
Call Dennis (561) 301-7528 Cell From Aug. 2 to 6, catch a tax break on back to school Are You One Of The Remaining
essentials such as clothing, backpacks, shoes, tablets and other
supplies. The tax exemption applies to specific clothing and 135,824?
footwear that cost $75 or less, certain school supplies that cost
$15 or less, and personal computers and related accessories that Beginning Oct. 1, 2020, any person traveling on a
cost $1,000 or less. These items will be exempt from sales tax
Terri when purchased during this time. Mark your calendar and get commercial aircraft will need a REAL ID compliant driver’s
license or state identification card. You will also need a REAL
ready to save!
ID compliant credential to enter any federal building.
Did you know that over 135,000 Palm Beach County
Williams Back To School Means Sharing residents do not have a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or
The Road ID card? Are you one of them? The easiest way to find out is by
looking at your driver’s license or ID card. Does it have a star
in the upper right corner? If your credential is missing the star,
With students heading back to school, it’s imperative drivers you are not REAL ID compliant.
Invites you to experience the ultimate slow down and pay attention. Don’t forget you’re sharing the
Don’t get caught in the rush! Palm Beach County residents
in hair styling: road with young pedestrians, children on bikes and school buses. can make an appointment at www.pbctax.com to renew your
Perms Color Nevertheless, many drivers are unaware of the laws relating driver’s license or ID card. You can renew up to 18 months in
Highlights Hair Cutting to school buses. Here are some tips for drivers to help make advance of the expiration date.
Up Dos school bus transportation safer for everyone.
Thermal Straightening • All drivers moving in either direction on a two-way street
must stop for a school bus displaying a stop signal and must
remain stopped until the road is clear of children and the school
bus stop arm is withdrawn.
• On a highway divided by a paved median, all drivers
10800 N Military Trail moving in either direction must stop for a school bus displaying
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