Page 12 - Boca Expsoure - November '20

Page 12, Boca Exposure
Tax Talk

Special Edition: if you do not receive your 2020 property tax bill in early as my way of saying
2020 Property Tax Season – November. Our website is easy to use. You can view and print “thank you” for their
your bill or pay it online. I strongly recommend paying your
service and sacrifice.
Pay Smart. Pay Online. 2020 property tax bill online. This gives you peace of mind Designed by the
that you are paying the correct amount due and confirms we United States of
The 2020 property tax received your payment. America Vietnam War
season begins Sunday, Nov. Also, make sure your address is up to date with the Commemoration, a
1, when we begin accepting Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office. We mail program authorized
payments online at www. over 600,000 property tax bills to the owner and address by Congress, the lapel
pbctax.com. This year, take of record on file with the property appraiser’s office. pins are available to
the stress out of paying Just a reminder ... If you do not receive your property anyone who served
property taxes by paying tax bill, you are still responsible for paying the total on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces between Nov. 1,
online. It’s safe, simple and amount due before April 1. Florida Statutes, Chapter 197, 1955, and May 15, 1975, regardless of location. Friends
smart! Please keep reading Section 122 states: and family members may also request a lapel pin on behalf
to learn more about the All owners of property are held to know that taxes of a Vietnam veteran.
benefits of paying online. are due and payable annually and are responsible for Request a lapel pin by filling out a request form online
A quick reminder our ascertaining the amount of current and delinquent taxes at www.pbctax.com. I will mail your pin to you along with
offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, in observance and paying them before April 1 of the year following the my personal letter of thanks. Pins are available now through
of Veterans Day. I offer my gratitude to all veterans for year in which taxes are assessed. Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
your service to our nation on Veterans Day and always.
We will also be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday Tax Collector Gannon Honors Important Dates And Deadlines
on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27. Have a happy
and healthy Thanksgiving! Palm Beach County’s Nov. 11 Veterans Day ‒ offices closed
Best wishes,
Anne M. Gannon, Vietnam Veterans Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving holiday ‒ offices closed
Last day to receive 4 percent property
Nov. 30
Constitutional Tax Collector, Serving Palm Beach tax discount
County It is my honor to recognize our local Vietnam veterans Born in January? Registrations
as our country marks the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam expire at midnight on your
Pay Smart. Pay Online. War. Made possible in part by a partnership with the Florida birthday. Renew 90 days in
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, I am advance at www.pbctax.com.
We have all experienced more than enough stress offering Vietnam veterans a special commemorative lapel pin
and uncertainty due to the pandemic. Take the stress and
uncertainty out of paying your property taxes by paying
online at www.pbctax.com. Boca Public Library Hosts Free Virtual
Top Five Benefits Of Paying Property Taxes Online
– It’s safe! Protect your health. Stay home and pay Presentation For American Diabetes Month
online.
– It’s easy! In just a few clicks, you’re done. No login
or password required. The CDC estimates that one in every three adults is Diabetes And Medication Management: Saturday,
– It’s fast! Online payments take only one to three at risk for pre-diabetes. November is American Diabetes Nov. 21, 10 To 11 a.m.
days to process. Compare that to mailed payments which Month, a time to spread the word about risk factors and This session is designed to help people who have
can take up to 15 days to process – not counting U.S. prevention, diabetes management, and resources. In diabetes or care for those with diabetes understand different
postal service delivery time. partnership with the Boca Raton Public Library, Nova medication options. Some people can manage it with
– It’s thrifty! Avoid credit card fees and save money Southeastern University’s Interprofessional Diabetes healthy eating and exercise, or with oral medications, while
by using eCheck – it’s free. Education and Awareness (IDEA) team will hold the others may also need to use insulin. The most important
And the top benefit of paying property taxes online ... following free virtual presentation: thing is to get to feeling your best.
– It’s smart! When you pay your 2020 property taxes This program is free and open to the public. Enrollment
online, you’re choosing the safest, easiest and fastest way is required through the calendar at www.bocalibrary.org. A
to pay. And you’ll save money. Now that’s smart! Zoom link will be emailed upon enrollment.

Save Money With Early
Payment Discounts Advertise in This Newspaper! Call (561) 746-3244

Plan ahead to save money on your 2020 property
taxes. Pay in November and receive a 4 percent discount.
Receive a 3 percent discount in December, a 2 percent
discount in January, and a 1 percent discount in February.
There is no discount available for payments received in
March.
Ask Anne: I never received my 2020 property tax bill.
What should I do?
Anne: You should visit our website at www.pbctax.com

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