Page 8 - Boca Exposure - September '20

Page 8, Boca Exposure
Tax Talk

Dear Friends, need help obtaining a valid driver license or state ID card, work we did to help safely reopen tax collector offices
It’s been a very busy please visit www.pbctax.com to make an appointment for throughout Florida. Many of us transformed from a walk-
summer as we continue in-person service at one of our offices. in business model to one that requires appointments for
to serve more clients by Florida Power and Light (FPL) is also helping its in-person service.”
appointment in our offices. I customers who are experiencing financial hardship due to As FTCA president, Gannon also provided guidance
am receiving mostly positive COVID-19. The company has suspended disconnections to tax collectors in Volusia, Broward and Miami-Dade
feedback from clients who for nonpayment and continues to waive late fees and counties. These counties are transitioning from appointed
enjoy coming in for service additional payment extensions to help customers manage to independently-elected constitutional tax collectors.
without waiting in a crowded past-due balances. This transition is required by Amendment 10 which was
lobby. Many clients are able Customers may also qualify for assistance through approved by Florida voters in 2019. She also assisted
to complete their transaction the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program several tax collectors with improving their websites to
with us in less than 15 (LIHEAP) and FPL’s Care to Share Program. To learn provide citizens with greater access to online services.
minutes. more, please visit www.fpl.com. “I am proud of the innovative practices we developed
September is also a busy month as we have two important and implemented during a very trying time,” reflected
tax deadlines this month. If you are enrolled in our budget- Gannon Reflects On Her Year Gannon. “These operational changes are helping all tax
friendly installment payment plan, your second payment is collectors provide more efficient service to the citizens
due Sept. 30. It’s also time for business owners to renew As President Of The Florida of Florida when they need it most.”
their local business tax receipt by Sept. 30. Both payments
can be conveniently paid online at www.pbctax.com. Tax Collectors Association Important Dates And
Don’t forget ... Our offices will be closed Monday, Sept.
7, in observance of Labor Day. When Hon. Anne M. Gannon began her one-year term Deadlines
Please enjoy a safe holiday weekend! as president of the Florida Tax Collectors Association
Anne M. Gannon, (FTCA) on August 28, 2019, she began her term focused Sept. 7 Labor Day – offices closed
Constitutional Tax Collector, on providing leadership and advocacy in support of all tax Sept. 30 Local business tax receipt renewals due
Serving Palm Beach County collectors and the Floridians they serve. Then she faced September installment payment plan payment due
a global pandemic crisis. Oct. 5 Deadline to register to vote in the 2020 general
Anne Gannon: Taking Charge forced to close their doors to the public to reduce the Born in November? Registrations expired at midnight on
“Most tax collector offices, including my own, were
election.
And Making Changes spread of illness,” said Gannon. “I am proud of the your birthday. Renew 90 days in advance at www.pbctax.com.

Anne recently sat down
with Penny Pompei, host of September Is National Library Card
Talk of the Palm Beaches
on 95.9 FM, to discuss the
many innovative changes Sign-Up Month
she is implementing at
the Constitutional Tax
Collector’s Office. Discover All The Benefits
“We faced some very Of Your Free Boca Raton
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Anne. “But we used
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During the 50-minute interview, Anne discussed a “You can Book-A-Librarian to get virtual help with
wide range of topics including: research or learn how to use your mobile devices. Gain
• Steps she is taking to ensure the agency is able to free access to virtual programs and classes for all ages,
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• Operational improvements she is implementing to book clubs, guest speakers, story times, and more. Save
help save clients time and money money by checking out materials from a robust collection possibilities through resources and services that provide
• Improvements to the appointment process including of current bestsellers, video games, magazines, and other tools to succeed in school and beyond. As we continue with
new email reminders materials. Use our 24/7 digital library to download or virtual learning, students have free access to Tutor.com,
Listen to the full podcast at: https://www.pbctax.com/ stream movies or music, read ebooks or magazines, or bilingual SAT/ACT test prep, World Book Student, and
interviews-with-anne/. view instructional classes.” Cardholders can subscribe to other online databases for research and study. A library card
one or both of the library’s free streaming services that, is also essential for your career because it allows access
Anne Shares Important like Netflix and Amazon Prime, offer hundreds of movies to LinkedIn Learning and Universal Class, where you can
learn new skills like photo editing, marketing, and coding.
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