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Tax Talk
Dear Friends, pandemic. Most of the • Veterans in distress should call the VA 24-hour hotline
As I write this message funding is earmarked at (800) 273-8255 or text 838255.
our nation is experiencing for small businesses • List of smartphone apps for self-help and coping
one of the most difficult with 25 or fewer strategies at www.mobile.va.gov/appstore/all
chapters in its history. More employees. • VA-specific information at the U.S. Department of
than 110,000 people in the Applicants were Veterans Affairs COVID-19 web page
United States have died required to provide Unemployment Assistance
from COVID-19 including a copy of their local • Florida’s Reemployment Assistance Program or call
over 400 in Palm Beach business tax receipt, 1-800-204-2418
County. As we continue to a document that many • Paper applications in English, Spanish and Creole are
face record unemployment business owners had available at all FedEx office locations.
and businesses struggle misplaced. On May • Get help finding a job through CareerSource West Palm
to reopen, I have put together a comprehensive list of 22, the first day of Beach.
resources that can help. Please share this information the application period, Senior Citizens
with your friends and neighbors – anyone who needs a clients came to our • Area Agency on Aging Helpline at (866) 684-5885
hand during this difficult time. administrative office for assistance with food, electricity bills, Medicare and
On a brighter note, I am excited to let you know we in the Governmental Center seeking help. caregiver resources
launched an entirely redesigned website for the agency At the time, our office was still closed due to the • 211’s Sunshine is a free program that provides a daily
at www.pbctax.com. The new design is ADA compliant pandemic. Tax Collector Gannon worked with county phone call with a friendly hello and well-being check
and mobile responsive, making it easier for everyone to officials and building security to safely admit clients. for seniors who are feeling isolated and alone. Call 211
use. Once inside, our team went to work helping numerous or visit the website at https://211palmbeach.org/seniors.
A friendly reminder our offices will be closed Friday, business owners get their business tax receipt so they Mental Health Resources
July 3 for the holiday. Have a safe and fun July 4th! could apply for this important grant. • Palm Beach County Youth Services provides free
Sincerely, The county may reopen applications depending on telemental health services for children and families by
Anne M. Gannon, how much money it disburses. For more information, calling (561) 242-5714.
Constitutional Tax Collector, please visit Palm Beach County’s Housing and Economic • Anyone experiencing stress, anxiety and fear due to
Serving Palm Beach County Sustainability webpage. COVID-19 may call the Catholic Charities Counseling
Program hotline at (844) 848-6777.
Tax Collector’s Office Helps Comprehensive List Of
Business Owners Apply For Resources For Those Affected Local Business Tax Collection
County Business Grants By Pandemic Begins
Business owners
From May 22 to June 12, our agency was proud to COVID-19 Testing must pay local business
help local business owners apply for financial assistance • Palm Beach County Public Health Information at (561) tax at www.pbctax.com
through the Palm Beach County CARES Restart Business 712-6400 or public@pbcgov.org July 1 through Sept.
Grants Program. The program dedicated $60 million • FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, call (561) 30. Property owners
in federal dollars to local businesses impacted by the 642-1000. offering short term
• South County Civic Center, call (800) 209-7919 rentals are required to
• Belle Glade: Primary Care Clinic, call (561) 642-1000 obtain a local business
• List of over 60 local testing sites at http://discover. tax receipt for each
pbcgov.org/coronavirus rental unit. Check with your local municipality for
• Homebound residents may call the Palm Beach County additional business tax payment information requirements.
Emergency Information Center (EIC) at (561) 712-6400
for a prequalifying assessment for in-home testing. Important Dates And
Hunger Relief
• School District of Palm Beach County summer feeding Deadlines
program at 50+ school feeding sites
• Food assistance through the Department of Children July 1 Local business tax collection begins
and Families July 3 Independence Day Holiday, offices closed
Veterans July 4 Independence Day
• Veterans with COVID-19 symptoms should call the VA July 20 Deadline to register or change party
For Your Safety And Mine Medical Center, (561) 422-8262. Aug. 18 2020 Primary election: Election Day
Who will best serve as your PBC Commissioner?
Experience counts, ideas matter, and independence means a public servant is not swayed by the biggest
pocketbook. That is the Karen Marcus record.
As our County Commissioner, Karen Marcus diversified North County’s economy, created jobs, and pushed
for fiscal responsibility. Flagship items would not have happened without Karen taking an active role. Scripps
Research Center, FAU’s Wiles Honors College, Max Planck Neuroscience Institute, The Brain Institute and
the triple A bond rating of Palm Beach County all were driven by the leadership of Karen.
Captain’s was established in 1980 servicing And as our County Commissioner, Karen Marcus expanded North County’s greenspace. She led the
Palm Beach County and is a privately effort to expand beach access at Ocean Cay Park, Juno Dunes, Coral Cove and Blowing Rocks. The
owned and managed company. comprehensive initiative to build the Juno Beach Pier and additional free beach parking was spearheaded
Captain’s is committed to providing by Karen. And she led the landmark county bond referendum to protect fragile Palm Beach County lands,
dependable, reliable and professional
ground transportation to and from all resulting in 28,000 acres preserved in North County, including the Hatcher Property, Cypress Creek, and
South Florida Airports and Seaports. PBCVH212 the vital Loxahatchee River watershed.
To reserve your vehicle: Elect Karen Marcus to ensure North County’s future holds the best of what we cherish today.
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