Page 10 - Boca Club News - February '20

Page 10, Boca Club News

Memo from County Tax Collector

Anne M. Gannon: Important Dates to Remember

By Anne M. Gannon, Constitutional Important Dates and Deadlines. Important 2020 Election Dates & Deadlines
Tax Collector serving Palm Beach February 17th: Presidents’ Day
County. You can reach her office – Tax collector offices closed. 2020 Presidential
by Email: ClientAdvocate@ March 2nd: Last day to receive Preference Primary and 2020 Primary Election 2020 General Election
taxcollectorpbc.com. Phone: (561) 1% discount on 2019 property Uniform Municipal
355-4271. taxes. Elections
February adds an extra day to the April 1st: Census Day. February 18th, 2020 July 20th, 2020 October 5th, 2020
calendar during this leap year. Even October 1st: REAL ID deadline. Deadline to register or change Deadline to register or Deadline to register or change
with the extra day, this is a short Born in April? Your registration party change party party
month and several important deadlines are approaching expires at midnight on your March 17th, 2020 August 18th, 2020 November 3rd, 2020
quickly. birthday. Avoid the last-minute Election Day Election Day Election Day
This month I share my best tips to help you check rush. Renew your registration at
off important items from your to-do list in 2020. One of www.pbctax.com. For more information, please visit the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections
these items comes along once every 10 years--the 2020 website at www.pbcelections.org.
Census. Every household will soon receive an invitation
to respond to the census. Keep reading to learn why this
census is important, and what your participation means to
our democracy.
Don’t forget, our offices will be closed Monday,
February 17th, for Presidents’ Day.
Why is the Census Important to You and Palm Beach
County? Responding to the census is your civic duty. Data
from the census is used to determine how much federal
funding Palm Beach County receives. The economic impact
of Census 2020 is significant for Palm Beach County: It
equates to $2.4 billion a year, or $1,600 for every person.
These are your federal tax dollars that are used to help Run With Us To
ensure public services are funded in our community.
I think most importantly, your participation affects our
representation in government. The data collected determines List Or Buy
how many seats Florida is allocated in the House of
Representatives.
As you can imagine, the job of counting every person Your Home
living in Palm Beach County is no small task. If you
are interested in earning extra income while helping our
community, I encourage you to consider applying for a
census job. The average pay rate for a census taker in Palm
Beach County is $16-$17.50. Census takers also receive
reimbursement for work-related mileage and expenses. for sale for sale
To learn more, please visit 2020census.gov. Ultimately,
the success of the 2020 Census depends on everyone’s
participation.
Let Us Help You Get More Done in 2020. Here are my
best tips to help you plan ahead and stay organized. You’ll
get more done and feel great as you check items off your
2020 to-do list!
• Pick up a complimentary copy of our 2020 Tax
Planner & Services Guide. Use the planning calendar
inside and you’ll never miss an important date or deadline.
Copies are available at any of our service centers. You may HARBOUR GREEN FAIRWAY POINTE
also download a copy from our website or request a copy $2,950,000 $799,000
by emailing us at ClientAdvocate@pbctax.com.
• Schedule an appointment to get your REAL ID solD solD solD
driver license or state ID card today! Beginning October solD
1st, 2020, you must have a REAL ID driver license or state
ID card to board a domestic flight or enter a federal building.
Avoid the last-minute rush by scheduling your appointment
today. For more information about required documentation,
please visit www.pbctax.com/real-id.
• Participate in the 2020 Census. Every household OAK RUN AKOYA LAUREL POINTE FAIRWAY POINTE
will begin receiving an invitation to respond to the census $249,000 $1,700,000 $299,000 $899,000
beginning in mid-March. Participation is easy, important
and safe. for sale
• Sign up for our 2020 Property Tax Installment solD solD solD
Payment Plan. This budget-friendly plan divides your
property taxes into four smaller quarterly payments. The
deadline to submit your application for the 2020 property
tax year is April 30th. Apply at www.pbctax.com/ipp.
• Perform a free driver license check before your
driver license appointment. This simple check will show LAUREL POINTE VINTAGE PLACE FAIRWAY BEND CLOISTER
any stops, holds or violations on your license. Have your $99,900 $950,000 $435,000 $505,000
driver license number ready and visit https://services.
flhsmv.gov/dlcheck/. We can process most clearances if
you bring the right documentation. oVer 30 years
• Renew your vehicle registration up to 90 days in combined eXperience
advance. Registrations expire at midnight on the first
registered owner’s birthday. Renew online at www.pbctax.
com. Check for holds on your registration first at https:// SUSAN SCHAEVITZ - 561-504-3147
services.flhsmv.gov/MVCheckWeb/.
• Check wait times before visiting one of our service ROBIN SAPIRSTEIN - 561-289-4682
centers. You may decide to visit an office that is less busy.
Remember that wait times are updated in real time, which
means they can change between the time you check them
and the time you actually arrive at our office. call us, your resident real estate team, to sell
• Stay informed by following us on social media. Get
the latest announcements and updates from our agency on your home or help you find a new dream home
Twitter and Instagram. We look forward to connecting with
you.