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Tax Talk

Dear Friends, Save Money
2019 property taxes are Pay online anytime at www.pbctax.com, it’s fast, easy
payable now through March and secure. Use eCheck, it’s free! If using a credit card,
31, 2020. In this issue, remember convenience fees are collected by the credit
I’ll share my best tips for card vendor and not retained by our office. We do not
saving time and money this accept payments over the phone.
property tax season. I’ll Take advantage of early payment discounts:
also answer your top tax November – 4 percent*
questions. December – 3 percent
Sincerely, January – 2 percent
Anne M. Gannon February – 1 percent then multiplied by your local millage rate to determine
*Since Nov. 30 falls on a Saturday, the early payment your ad valorem taxes. Non-ad valorem taxes are added to
discount is extended to Monday, Dec. 2. Payment must the ad valorem taxes. The total of these two taxes equals
Property Tax be received by our office by 5 p.m. your annual property tax amount.
Save Time
Your property’s assessed value is determined by

Bill Resources can always pay your property tax bill in person at a service the property appraiser. The millage rate is set by each
In addition to paying online at www.pbctax.com, you
ad valorem taxing authority for properties within their
For help understanding center or by mail. Here are a few tips to make paying your boundaries. Non-ad valorem assessments are determined
your property tax bill, please property taxes hassle-free and efficient. by the levying authority using a unit of measure to
read our brochure, Your 2019 Check wait times at www.pbctax.com or text calculate the cost of services. For example, solid waste
Property Taxes, enclosed WAITPBC to 4-1-4-1-1. fees are based on the type of property producing the waste.
in your tax bill. You’ll find Avoid the lines by using our secured drop boxes. Drop I Didn’t Receive A Tax Bill. How Do I Get One?
information about various boxes are located inside our service centers/lobby areas Anne: You can view, print and pay your tax bill online
payment options to help you and are accessible during regular business hours only. at www.pbctax.com. Check the property appraiser’s
select the best one for your • Skip the trip altogether and pay by mail. Remember… website to make sure your mailing address is correct. Even
needs. We’ve also included ○ Include payment stub and use the return envelope. if you did not receive a tax bill, you are still responsible
an application for our 2020 ○ Write your property control number or tangible for paying your property taxes.
installment payment plan. personal property account number on the payment. My Tax Bill Is In The Previous Owner’s Name. What
Looking for a digital version ○ Do not fold, staple, clip or write on the payment stub. Should I Do?
of the brochure? Visit www. ○ Sign and date the payment. Anne: If your tax bill is in the previous owner’s name
pbctax.com/property-tax to ○ Keep the top portion of the tax bill with the canceled and you are a new property owner, you are responsible
download your copy. check for receipt. for the property taxes. Your name will appear as the new
property owner on next year’s tax bill.
Payment Options: Our Best Anne Answers Your Top Tax Is There A Payment Plan Or Do You Accept Partial
Payments?
Advice To Save Money And Time Questions Anne: Partial payments are not accepted, but we do
offer an installment payment plan for next year’s property
When it comes to paying your property taxes, we know How Is My Property Tax Calculated? taxes. 2020 installment plan applications are available at
that you expect convenience. Below are our top tips to Anne: Your property tax is calculated by first www.pbctax.com. Apply by April 30.
help you save money and time this property tax season. determining the taxable value. The taxable value is your
assessed value less any exemptions. The taxable value is Tax Talk on page 7

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