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Tax Talk

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

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