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Tax Talk

Dear Friends, devices, such as a smartphone and a payment terminal, helped nonprofits improve the lives of families and
Since 2006 one of my to talk to each other when they are in close proximity. homeless children in Palm Beach County and beyond.
top priorities has been to The data used in an NFC transaction is encrypted and Employees raised $32,276 to support Families First of
modernize this agency and dynamic. This makes it one of the most secure forms of Palm Beach County, Living Hungry and the Salvation
enhance the level of service payment available today. Army. Donations to the Salvation Army helped fund relief
we provide. I am excited to The software upgrade brings another benefit, a efforts in the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian.
share that clients can now reduction in convenience fees charged by the credit/debit These donations are special because every dollar
use their mobile device or card vendor from 2.5 to 2.4 percent. Convenience fees raised and every item donated comes directly from our
contactless credit/debit card are collected by the credit card vendor and not retained employees. I am extremely grateful to our generous
to make a secure payment in by our office. employees who always step up whenever they see a
our offices. need in the community. Please visit www.pbctax.com/
March is always a busy Prepare Your Teen For The community to learn more about tax collector office
month at our service centers. Clients should expect longer employees’ charitable giving.
wait times due to the last-minute rush to pay property Driver’s Seat
taxes ahead of the March 31 deadline. Avoid the lines by Important Dates And Deadlines
paying online at www.pbctax.com and use eCheck, it’s Securing an appointment for your teen to take their
free! Remember, property taxes become delinquent April driving test can go a long way in reducing their pretest March 17 Election Day
1 and cannot be paid online. March also brings a surge stress. Schedule an appointment 90 days in advance at www. March 31 Last day to pay 2019 property taxes
of young people coming in to get their driver’s license pbctax.com. Our service centers (with the exception of the March 31 Fourth and final 2019 installment plan
during Spring Break. Downtown West Palm Beach Service Center) administer payment due
Finally, don’t forget to vote in the upcoming elections. driving tests Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 April 1 Unpaid 2019 property
Twenty municipal elections will be held in conjunction p.m. Road tests are suspended in inclement weather. taxes are delinquent
with the Presidential Preference Primary March 17. Before taking the test, we recommend your teen April 1 Census Day
Warm regards, download our free “In the Driver’s Seat” app. Oct. 1 REAL ID deadline
Anne M. Gannon, For additional tips to help your teen prepare for the Born in May? Your registration
Constitutional Tax Collector, driving test, visit www.pbctax.com/teendriver. expires at midnight on your birthday.
Serving Palm Beach County Avoid the last-minute rush. Renew
Ask Anne: Avoiding Phone your registration at www.pbctax.com.

Scams Important 2020 Election Dates

Question: Anne, I have an elderly mother who has And Deadlines
been receiving calls from scammers pretending they’re
from a government agency. Do you have any advice to 2020 Presidential Preference Primary And Uniform
help protect our seniors from scammers? Municipal Elections
Beverly, West Palm Beach March 17
Anne: Hello, Beverly! Unfortunately, phone scams Election Day
are far too common. Scammers will try to scare or trick
you into giving them your personal information and 2020 Primary Election
money. My best advice is to always remember banks July 20
and government agencies do not call you and ask for Deadline to register or change party
your personal information over the phone. Also, you Aug. 18
should know that government agencies will never require Election Day
payment by cash, gift card, prepaid debit card or a money
Last month I was honored to receive the Bunny Steinman transfer app. If you receive a questionable phone call, 2020 General Election
Award from the Democratic Club of Greater Boynton. simply hang up and report it to www.ftc.gov/complaint. Oct. 5
Steinman was a pillar of the Florida Democratic Party and Deadline to register or change party
left a legacy of selfless service to the community. Employees Donate Over Nov. 3
Election Day
Agency Offers More Secure, $32,000 To Nonprofits In 2019 For more information, please visit the Palm Beach
County Supervisor of Elections website at www.
Convenient Payment Methods Giving back to the community benefits us all, and pbcelections.org.
in 2019, I am proud to report our agency employees
We are pleased to announce our offices are now
accepting contactless payment methods such as Apple Pay
and Samsung Pay. Contactless credit/debit cards – cards
that do not need to be inserted or swiped at the payment
terminal – are also accepted.
Contactless payments are made possible by near field
communication (NFC). This technology allows two

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