Page 8 - Boca Exposure - July '20

Page 8, Boca Exposure
Tax Talk

Dear Friends, pandemic. Most of the at (800) 273-8255 or text 838255.
As I write this message funding is earmarked for • List of smartphone apps for self-help and coping
our nation is experiencing small businesses with 25 strategies at www.mobile.va.gov/appstore/all
one of the most difficult or fewer employees. • VA-specific information at the U.S. Department of
chapters in its history. More Applicants were Veterans Affairs COVID-19 web page
than 110,000 people in the required to provide Unemployment Assistance
United States have died a copy of their local • Florida’s Reemployment Assistance Program or call
from COVID-19 including business tax receipt, a 1-800-204-2418
over 400 in Palm Beach document that many • Paper applications in English, Spanish and Creole are
County. As we continue to business owners had available at all FedEx office locations.
face record unemployment misplaced. On May • Get help finding a job through CareerSource West Palm
and businesses struggle 22, the first day of the Beach.
to reopen, I have put together a comprehensive list of application period, Senior Citizens
resources that can- help. Please share this information clients came to our • Area Agency on Aging Helpline at (866) 684-5885
with your friends and neighbors – anyone who needs a administrative office for assistance with food, electricity bills, Medicare and
hand during this difficult time. in the Governmental caregiver resources
On a brighter note, I am excited to let you know we Center seeking help. • 211’s Sunshine is a free program that provides a daily
launched an entirely redesigned website for the agency At the time, our office was still closed due to the phone call with a friendly hello and well-being check
at www.pbctax.com. The new design is ADA compliant pandemic. Tax Collector Gannon worked with county for seniors who are feeling isolated and alone. Call 211
and mobile responsive, making it easier for everyone to officials and building security to safely admit clients. or visit the website at https://211palmbeach.org/seniors.
use. Once inside, our team went to work helping numerous Mental Health Resources
A friendly reminder our offices will be closed Friday, business owners get their business tax receipt so they • Palm Beach County Youth Services provides free
July 3 for the holiday. Have a safe and fun July 4th! could apply for this important grant. telemental health services for children and families by
Sincerely, The county may reopen applications depending on calling (561) 242-5714.
Anne M. Gannon, how much money it disburses. For more information, • Anyone experiencing stress, anxiety and fear due to
Constitutional Tax Collector, please visit Palm Beach County’s Housing and Economic COVID-19 may call the Catholic Charities Counseling
Serving Palm Beach County Sustainability webpage. Program hotline at (844) 848-6777.
Tax Collector’s Office Helps Comprehensive List Of Local Business Tax Collection

Business Owners Apply For Resources For Those Affected Begins

County Business Grants By Pandemic Business owners must pay local business tax at www.
pbctax.com July 1 through Sept. 30. Property owners
From May 22 to June 12, our agency was proud to COVID-19 Testing offering short term rentals are required to obtain a local
help local business owners apply for financial assistance • Palm Beach County Public Health Information at (561) business tax receipt for each rental unit. Check with your
through the Palm Beach County CARES Restart Business 712-6400 or public@pbcgov.org local municipality for additional business tax payment
Grants Program. The program dedicated $60 million • FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, call (561) information requirements.
in federal dollars to local businesses impacted by the 642-1000.
• South County Civic Center, call (800) 209-7919 Important Dates And
• Belle Glade: Primary Care Clinic, call (561) 642-1000
The Single Scene from page 7 • List of over 60 local testing sites at http://discover. Deadlines
pbcgov.org/coronavirus
Around Town Photos. • Homebound residents may call the Palm Beach County July 1 Local business tax
Emergency Information Center (EIC) at (561) 712-6400
collection begins
July 2020. for a prequalifying assessment for in-home testing. July 3 Independence Day
Hunger Relief Holiday, offices closed
One of the BEST ways to find love is by introduction • School District of Palm Beach County summer feeding July 4 Independence Day
through a friend. Say no more. A photo speaks 1000 program at 50+ school feeding sites July 20 Deadline to register
words! Happy Fourth of July from Revolution Dating! • Food assistance through the Department of Children or change party
and Families Aug. 18 2020 Primary election: Election Day
Veterans
• Veterans with COVID-19 symptoms should call the VA
Medical Center, (561) 422-8262.
• Veterans in distress should call the VA 24-hour hotline

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