Page 10 - Boca Exposure - November '19

Page 10, Boca Exposure
Property Matters

taxpayers to take advantage of early payment discounts. increment on a debit card transaction. Please note that
Special Edition Discounts are determined by the date they are convenience fees are collected by card vendors and not
postmarked or processed online: retained by this office.
Dear Friends, • November – 4 percent We cannot accept payments over the phone.
I am pleased to present • December – 3 percent
this special edition of • January – 2 percent
Property Matters, which is • February – 1 percent
filled with important news
about the 2019 property tax A Note About Convenience
season. Our busiest time of
year begins Nov. 1 when we Fees
start collecting over $3.6
billion in property taxes At you using a credit card for payment? We have
for Palm Beach County. It important information to share with you about fees.
continues until March 31, Property owners may pay their property taxes by credit
the deadline for paying your 2019 property taxes. card but be aware a 2.5 percent convenience fee ($2
I want to help clients save time and money this minimum fee) is applied to each transaction.
property tax season. The best way to do that is to pay Debit card payments must be made in-person at our
online at www.pbctax.com and use eCheck, which is service centers. A $2.50 fee is applied to each $500
free. I also encourage you to take advantage of early
payment discounts. Clients who pay property taxes in full
in November receive a 4 percent discount. That’s more
cash in your pocket as we head into the holiday season!
A friendly reminder… Our offices will be closed
Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day and
Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29, for Thanksgiving.
I thank our veterans for their service and wish everyone
a Happy Thanksgiving!
Best regards,
Anne Gannon,
Constitutional Tax Collector,
Serving Palm Beach County

Property Tax Season Is Peak
Season

November through March is our peak season and lines
are long. Last November we served more than 92,000
clients in our service centers. Regardless of the tax
collector service needed, please use these tips to make
your transaction hassle-free and efficient.
Tip No. 1: Plan ahead.
Don’t wait until the last minute for tax collector
services during peak season. Our offices are busiest
around the holidays and during school breaks. Lines form
as early as 7 a.m. Check in with the receptionist when
you arrive. Inform our staff if you have an appointment
for driver’s license service or require special assistance.
Tip No. 2: Pay online.
You can avoid a trip to our service centers and long
wait times by completing your transaction online at www.
pbctax.com. We offer several payment methods but don’t
forget, eCheck is always free when paying your taxes!
Tip No. 3: Drop off your payment.
Avoid the line and drop your payment off using our
secure drop boxes. These boxes are inside our service
centers/lobby areas and are accessible during regular
business hours only.
Tip No. 4: Check wait times.
You can check wait times at each of our service centers
by visiting our website or texting WAITPBC to 4-1-4-1-1.
Please remember wait times may change by the time you
arrive at our office.
Tip No. 5: Make a driver’s license appointment.
If you must come in for driver’s license service, always Stylish Modern Atmosphere Make Reservations happy hour
make an appointment! every Day 3 - 6 pm
Don’t delay. Our appointments are typically
booked four to six weeks in advance. You can book an and Mon. - Thurs.
appointment 90 days in advance. Palm Beach County all Day at Bar Only
residents can make an appointment at www.pbctax.com.
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Take Advantage Of Early

Payment Discounts every Day
starting at 9
$
We know every dollar counts when you are trying to
stick to a budget, which is why we strongly encourage

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