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Tax Talk

Thank you for the available in January and 1 percent discount is available in Ask Anne: Can You Please
honor of allowing me to February. There is no discount for payments made in March.
continue to serve as your You will also save money if you pay using eCheck Explain Digital Driver
constitutional tax collector. instead of a credit card. Unlike credit cards which charge
I am grateful for your a 2.4 percent convenience fee, our eCheck payment option Licenses And What Changes
overwhelming confidence is free! We Can Expect?
and trust. As I begin
my fifth term, I remain 2020 Property Tax Season
focused on the health of Anne: Florida will soon become one of the first states to
our employees and public Update offer digital driver licenses and identification cards through
as we continue to provide a smartphone app. Digital licenses and IDs are optional and
essential services during I am pleased to share a few quick facts about 2020 are considered a valid form of identification.
the pandemic. property taxes. It is important to understand that your physical driver
Most common transactions with our office can be Quick Facts 2020 2019 license or ID will not be replaced. The new digital format
completed online at www.pbctax.com. You can also find Total amount billed $4,371,508,071.09 complements traditional driver licenses/ID cards, allowing
answers to many common questions. I urge you to visit $4,263,437,743.53 Florida residents to provide proof of their identity and driving
our website first. Pay online – it’s safe, fast and simple! Bills mailed by Tax Collector’s Office privileges from a mobile device. The Florida Department of
Avoid paying credit card convenience fees by using 638,281 635,557 Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports the program will
eCheck, our free online payment option. Total number of parcels be rolled out in 2021.
A quick reminder our offices will be closed Thursday, 704,434 701,292
Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25 for the holidays. For a list of Palm Beach County’s top 10 property Important Dates And
Wishing you a peaceful holiday season, taxpayers, please visit www.pbctax.com.
Anne M. Gannon, Deadlines
Constitutional Tax Collector, Consider Enrolling In Our
Serving Palm Beach County Dec. 24-25 Offices closed for holidays
Installment Payment Plan For Dec. 31 December installment payment due
Pay Smart. Pay Online. 2021 Dec. 31 Last day to receive 3 percent property tax
discount
This year pay smart by paying online at www.pbctax. Born in February?
com. When you pay online, you’re using the safest, Plan ahead for 2021 by enrolling in our budget- Registrations expire at
easiest and fastest way to pay. Most online payments friendly installment payment plan. You will make midnight on your birthday.
are processed in just one to three days. Compare that to quarterly payments and receive a discount slightly under Renew 90 days in advance
mailed payments which can take up to 15 days to process, 4 percent. Our plan divides your tax payments into four at www.pbctax.com.
not including U.S. Postal Service delivery and handling installments.
time. Installment Payment Plan Schedule
The deadline to pay 2020 property tax is March 31, – Payment 1: Payment due June 30, 2021.
2021. Property taxes become delinquent April 1, 2021. ‒ Payment 2: Payment due September 30, 2021.
Don’t wait. Pay online today! ‒ Payment 3: Payment due December 31, 2021.
‒ Payment 4: Payment due March 31, 2022.
Save Money In December We are currently accepting applications for the 2021
property tax season now through April 30. Enrollment is
Save money by taking advantage of the 3 percent complete when your first installment payment is received
discount available in December. A 2 percent discount is during the month of June. Apply online at www.pbctax.com.