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Tax Talk
Dear Friends, • List of over 60 local testing sites at http://discover. seniors who are feeling isolated and alone. Call 211 or
As I write this message our pbcgov.org/coronavirus visit the website at https://211palmbeach.org/seniors
nation is experiencing one of • Homebound residents may call the Palm Beach Mental Health Resources
the most difficult chapters in County Emergency Information Center (EIC) at (561) • Palm Beach County Youth Services provides free
its history. More than 110,000 712-6400 for a pre-qualifying assessment for in-home telemental health services for children and families by
people in the United States testing calling (561) 242-5714
have died from COVID-19 Hunger Relief • Anyone experiencing stress, anxiety and fear due to
including over 400 in Palm • School District of Palm Beach County summer COVID-19 may call the Catholic Charities Counseling
Beach County. As we continue feeding program at 50+ school feeding sites Program hotline at (844) 848-6777
to face record unemployment • Food assistance through the Department of Children
and businesses struggle to and Families Local Business Tax Collection
reopen, I have put together a Veterans
comprehensive list of resources that can help. Please share this • Veterans with COVID-19 symptoms should call the Begins
information with your friends and neighbors – anyone who needs VA Medical Center (561) 422-8262
a hand during this difficult time. • Veterans in distress should call the VA 24-hour Business owners must pay local business tax at www.
On a brighter note, I am excited to let you know we launched hotline at (800) 273-8255 or text 838255 pbctax.com July 1 through Sept. 30. Property owners offering
an entirely redesigned website for the agency at www.pbctax. • List of smartphone apps for self-help and coping short term rentals are required to obtain a local business tax
com. The new design is ADA compliant and mobile responsive, strategies at www.mobile.va.gov/appstore/all receipt for each rental unit. Check with your local municipality
making it easier for everyone to use. • VA-specific information at the U.S. Department of for additional business tax payment information requirements.
Sincerely, Veterans Affairs COVID-19 web page
Anne M. Gannon Unemployment Assistance Important Dates & Deadlines
Constitutional Tax Collector, Serving Palm Beach County • Florida’s Reemployment Assistance Program or call
1-800-204-2418 Jul. 20 Deadline to Register or Change Party
• Paper applications in English, Spanish and Creole
Tax Collector’s Office Helps are available at all FedEx office locations Aug. 18 2020 Primary Election: Election Day
• Get help finding a job through CareerSource West
Business Owners Apply for Palm Beach
County Business Grants Senior Citizens
• Area Agency on Aging Helpline at (866) 684-5885
From May 22 to June 12, our agency was proud to for assistance with food, electricity bills, Medicare and
help local business owners apply for financial assistance caregiver resources
through the Palm Beach • 211’s Sunshine is a free program that provides a daily
County CARES Restart phone call with a friendly hello and well-being check for
Business Grants Program.
The program dedicated $60
million in federal dollars to
local businesses impacted
by the pandemic. Most of
the funding is earmarked
for small businesses with
25 or fewer employees.
Applicants were
required to provide a copy
of their local business tax
receipt, a document that
many business owners had misplaced. On May 22,
the first day of the application period, clients came to
our Administrative Office in the Governmental Center
seeking help.
At the time, our office was still closed due to the
pandemic. Tax Collector Gannon worked with county
officials and building security to safely admit clients.
Once inside, our team went to work helping numerous
business owners get their business tax receipt so they
could apply for this important grant.
The county may reopen applications depending on
how much money it disburses. For more information,
please visit Palm Beach County’s Housing and Economic
Sustainability webpage.
Comprehensive List of
Resources for Those Affected
by Pandemic
COVID-19 Testing
• Palm Beach County Public Health Information at (561)
712-6400 or public@pbcgov.org Oli's Fashion Cuisine | Scratch Kitchen & Wine Bar | Casual Fine Dining
• FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches call (561)
642-1000 Open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch
• South County Civic Center call (800) 209-7919
• Belle Glade: Primary Care Clinic call (561) 642-1000 We offer takeout and curbside pickup and delivery available
through Delivery Dudes and UberEats!
Are You Watching Check out our website for weekly
Your Speed? Daily Happy Hour specials including our 4-course
Please obey all posted speed 4-6 pm Chef's Menu $34
limit signs throughout Boca Pointe (available daily and for takeout)
for the safety of our residents. As
a reminder, the speed limits are as during dinner hours
follows:
Boca Pointe Drive 30mph 6897 SW 18th St, Boca Raton, FL, 33433
Via de Sonrisa del Norte 25mph
Promenade Drive 20mph 561-571-6920 | www.olisfashioncuisine.com
SPEEDING FINES ARE NOW BEING Call us to make your reservation or book through Open Table
ENFORCED!!