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Tax Talk

Dear Friends, Census takers also receive reimbursement for work-related com. Check for holds on your registration first at https://
February is just around mileage and expenses. To learn more, please visit 2020census. services.flhsmv.gov/MVCheckWeb/.
the corner and adds an extra gov. Ultimately, the success of the 2020 Census depends on • Check wait times before visiting one of our service
day to the calendar during this everyone’s participation. centers. You may decide to visit an office that is less busy.
leap year. Even with the extra Remember that wait times are updated in real time which means
day, this is a short month and Let Us Help You Get More Done they can change between the time you check them and the time
several important deadlines are you actually arrive at our office.
approaching quickly. In 2020 • Stay informed by following us on social media. Get the
This month I share my latest announcements and updates from our agency on Twitter
best tips to help you check off Here are my best tips to help you plan ahead and stay and Instagram. We look forward to connecting with you!
important items from your to- organized. You’ll get more done and feel great as you check
do list in 2020. One of these items off your 2020 to-do list! Important Dates And Deadlines
items comes along once every 10 years – the 2020 Census. • Pick up a complimentary copy of our 2020 Tax Planner
Every household will soon receive an invitation to respond to & Services Guide. Use the planning calendar inside and Feb. 17 Presidents’ Day – Tax collector offices closed
the census. Keep reading to learn why this census is important, you’ll never miss an important date or deadline. Copies are March 2 Last day to receive 1 percent discount on 2019 property
and what your participation means to our democracy. available at any of our service centers. You may also download taxes
Don’t forget our offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 17, for a copy from our website or request a copy by emailing us at April 1 Census Day
Presidents’ Day. ClientAdvocate@pbctax.com. Oct. 1 REAL ID deadline
Warm regards, • Schedule an appointment to get your REAL ID Born in April? Your registration expires
Anne M. Gannon, driver’s license or state ID card today! Beginning Oct. 1, at midnight on your birthday. Avoid the last-
Constitutional Tax Collector, Serving Palm Beach County 2020, you must have a REAL ID driver’s license or state ID minute rush. Renew your registration at www.pbctax.com.
card to board a domestic flight or enter a federal building.
Ask Anne: Why Is The Census Avoid the last-minute rush by scheduling your appointment Important 2020 Election Dates

Important To Me And Palm today. For more information about required documentation, And Deadlines
please visit www.pbctax.com/real-id.
• Participate in the 2020 Census. Every household
Council Corner: Honored And Ready To Continue To Serve Beach County? will begin receiving an invitation to respond to the census 2020 Presidential Preference Primary And Uniform
Municipal Elections
beginning in mid-March. Participation is easy, important and
Responding to the census is your civic duty. Data from the safe. Feb. 18 - Deadline to register or change party
census is used to determine how much federal funding Palm • Sign up for our 2020 Property Tax Installment March 17
Beach County receives. The economic impact of Census 2020 Payment Plan. This budget-friendly plan divides your Election Day
is significant for Palm Beach County: it equates to $2.4 billion property taxes into four smaller quarterly payments. The
a year or $1,600 for every person. These are your federal tax deadline to submit your application for the 2020 property tax 2020 Primary Election
dollars that are used to help ensure public services are funded year is April 30. Apply at www.pbctax.com/ipp. July 20 - Deadline to register or change party
in our community. • Perform a free driver’s license check before your Aug. 18
I think most importantly, your participation affects our driver’s license appointment. This simple check will show Election Day
representation in government. The data collected determines how any stops, holds or violations on your license. Have your
many seats Florida is allocated in the House of Representatives. driver’s license number ready and visit https://services.flhsmv. 2020 General Election
As you can imagine, the job of counting every person living gov/dlcheck/. We can process most clearances if you bring the Oct. 5 - Deadline to register or change party
in Palm Beach County is no small task. If you are interested in right documentation. Nov. 3
earning extra income while helping our community, I encourage • Renew your vehicle registration up to 90 days Election Day
you to consider applying for a census job. The average pay in advance. Registrations expire at midnight on the first For more information, please visit the Palm Beach County
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rate for a census taker in Palm Beach County is $16 to $17.50. registered owner’s birthday. Renew online at www.pbctax. Supervisor of Elections website at www.pbcelections.org.

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