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to 15 days to process – not counting U.S. postal service Tax Collector Gannon Important Dates
delivery time. Honors Palm Beach County’s And Deadlines
– It’s thrifty! Avoid credit card fees and save money
by using eCheck – it’s free. Vietnam Veterans Nov. 1 2020 property tax collection begins
And the top benefit of paying property taxes online ... Nov. 11 Veterans day ‒ offices closed
– It’s smart! When you pay your 2020 property taxes It is my honor to recognize our local Vietnam Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving holiday ‒ offices closed
online, you’re choosing the safest, easiest and fastest way veterans as our country marks the 50th anniversary of Nov. 30 Last day to receive 4 percent property tax
to pay. And you’ll save money. Now that’s smart! the Vietnam War. Made possible in part by a partnership discount
with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Born in January? Registrations expire at midnight on your
Save Money With Early Motor Vehicles, I am offering Vietnam veterans a special birthday. Renew 90 days in advance at www.pbctax.com.
commemorative lapel pin as my way of saying “thank
Payment Discounts you” for their service and sacrifice.
Designed by the United States of America Vietnam War
Plan ahead to save money on your 2020 property Commemoration, a program authorized by Congress, the
taxes. Pay in November and receive a 4 percent discount. lapel pins are available to anyone who served on active
Receive a 3 percent discount in December, a 2 percent duty in the U.S. Armed Forces between Nov. 1, 1955,
discount in January, and a 1 percent discount in February. and May 15, 1975, regardless of location. Friends and
There is no discount available for payments received in family members may also request a lapel pin on behalf
March. of a Vietnam veteran.
Ask Anne: I never received my 2020 property tax bill. Request a lapel pin by filling out a request form online
What should I do? at www.pbctax.com. I will mail your pin to you along
Anne: You should visit our website at www.pbctax. with my personal letter of thanks. Pins are available now
com if you do not receive your 2020 property tax bill in through Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
early November. Our website is easy to use. You can view
and print your bill or pay it online. I strongly recommend
paying your 2020 property tax bill online. This gives you
peace of mind that you are paying the correct amount due
and confirms we received your payment.
Also, make sure your address is up to date with the
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office. We mail
over 600,000 property tax bills to the owner and address
of record on file with the property appraiser’s office.
Just a reminder ... If you do not receive your property
tax bill, you are still responsible for paying the total
amount due before April 1. Florida Statutes, Chapter 197,
Section 122 states:
All owners of property are held to know that taxes
are due and payable annually and are responsible for
ascertaining the amount of current and delinquent taxes
and paying them before April 1 of the year following the Thursday, November 26
year in which taxes are assessed.

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