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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 Licenses And What Changes
overwhelming confidence option is free! We Can Expect?
and trust. As I begin my fifth
term, I remain focused on 2020 Property Tax Season
the health of our employees Anne: Florida will soon become one of the first states to
and public as we continue to Update offer digital driver licenses and identification cards through
provide essential services a smartphone app. Digital licenses and IDs are optional and
during the pandemic. I am pleased to share a few quick facts about 2020 are considered a valid form of identification.
Most common transactions with our office can be property taxes. It is important to understand that your physical driver
completed online at www.pbctax.com. You can also find Quick Facts 2020 2019 license or ID will not be replaced. The new digital format
answers to many common questions. I urge you to visit Total amount billed $4,371,508,071.09 complements traditional driver licenses/ID cards, allowing
our website first. Pay online – it’s safe, fast and simple! $4,263,437,743.53 Florida residents to provide proof of their identity and driving
Avoid paying credit card convenience fees by using Bills mailed by Tax Collector’s Office privileges from a mobile device. The Florida Department of
eCheck, our free online payment option. 638,281 635,557 Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports the program will
A quick reminder our offices will be closed Thursday, Total number of parcels be rolled out in 2021.
Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25 for the holidays. 704,434 701,292
Wishing you a peaceful holiday season, For a list of Palm Beach County’s top 10 property Important Dates And
Anne M. Gannon, taxpayers, please visit www.pbctax.com.
Constitutional Tax Collector, Deadlines
Serving Palm Beach County Consider Enrolling

Pay Smart. Pay Online. In Our Installment Dec. 24-25 Offices closed for holidays
Dec. 31
December installment payment due
Last day to receive 3 percent property tax
Dec. 31
This year pay smart by paying online at www.pbctax. Payment Plan For 2021 discount
com. When you pay online, you’re using the safest, easiest Plan ahead for 2021 by enrolling in our budget-friendly Born in February?
and fastest way to pay. Most online payments are processed installment payment plan. You will make quarterly Registrations expire
in just one to three days. Compare that to mailed payments payments and receive a discount slightly under 4 percent. at midnight on your
which can take up to 15 days to process, not including U.S. Our plan divides your tax payments into four installments. birthday. Renew 90
Postal Service delivery and handling time. Installment Payment Plan Schedule days in advance at
The deadline to pay 2020 property tax is March 31, – Payment 1: Payment due June 30, 2021. www.pbctax.com.
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.

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If you’re not satisfied and decide to move out within your Refund is available only if move out is a result of dissatisfaction with
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