Page 12 - The Islander - April '21

Page 12, The Islander

loCal Government

Tax Talk

Each April marks the throughout the year. as interesting and challenging and the people that make
end of property tax season For instance, did you up the organization are outstanding.
and one might think it is know that you can General counsel Hampton Peterson joined our office
the conclusion of our busy renew your driver’s from the Clerk and Comptroller’s office as well and
season. While true, though license or ID card brings with him 39 years of legal experience. His team is
property tax payments are online at www.pbctax. responsible for bankruptcy cases, tax deed applications,
a big part of our volume of com up to 18 months contracts, litigation, business tax receipt enforcement,
work and monies collected, before it expires? and other legal issues. Hampton is thrilled to be working
we still have plenty to do for You can pick up a in the Palm Beach County Tax Collector’s office and is
our Palm Beach clients. Real complimentary copy impressed with the professionalism and dedication to
ID compliant driver’s licenses at any of our service public service he sees in the office every day.
and ID cards continue to be centers or download a The newest member of our team is Jeffrey
processed as the Oct. 1 deadline nears; our business tax copy at www.pbctax. Vortolomei, chief communications officer, who leads
team is gearing up for the annual mailing and processing of com. If you would like the Communications and New Media Group. Jeff
business tax receipts; the finance and budget department is extra guides for your organization or community, please brings 20-plus years of communications and leadership
preparing for the 2021/22 budget planning; our tax services email us at ClientAdvocate@pbctax.com. Be sure to experience and is responsible for all internal and external
team continues to process volumes and volumes of mail each include the name and address of your organization, contact communications and marketing, including print and
day and our human resources team is quite busy screening information and number of copies requested. digital. Jeff is excited at the amazing opportunity to lead
and testing applicants for a number of vacancies we need to the award-winning communications team and to work
fill with qualified applicants. I encourage you to check out Welcome! for a government agency that has built a culture and
our careers page at www.pbctax.com/culture-and-careers for reputation of client service.
our latest open positions. We have welcomed several
We are never too busy to assist with whatever you may new senior leaders to the Important Dates And Deadlines
need. We are always here to help you! tax collector’s office. Each
Warm regards, brings fresh thinking and new April 21 Administrative Professionals Day
Anne M. Gannon, ideas and a commitment to April 22 Earth Day
Constitutional Tax Collector, provide unparalleled service April 30 Installment Payment Plan Sign-Up Deadline
Serving Palm Beach County that inspires trust. Do you have a birthday
Steve Weiss, chief excellence officer, joined our office in June? Your registration
Installment Payment Plan last summer and leads the team responsible for corrections expires at midnight on your

Application Deadline Is April 30 to the tax roll, resolving issues related to delinquent birthday. Don’t wait! Renew
your registration up to 90
taxes, quality assurance, project management, managing
strategic change and the continuous improvement of days in advance at www.
Did you know processes, projects and performance. Steve came to us pbctax.com.
that if paying from the Clerk and Comptroller’s office where he was
your real estate the director-finance services and investment compliance
and tangible officer. He describes the work in the tax collector’s office Local Government on page 14
property taxes in
one lump sum
each year is too burdensome, you can apply to have your Singer iSland TreaSureS
taxes paid in four quarterly payments through our Installment
Payment Plan? By signing up by April 30, your 2021
estimated taxes will be split into four payments with the
first payment due by June 30 and subsequent installment
payments due September 30, Dec. 31, and March 31, 2022.
If you’d like to take advantage of this payment plan, please
visit our website at www.pbctax.com/ipp for details and to
sign up online.

A Community Of Caring

Every two years, the employees of the Palm Beach
County Tax Collector’s office select two local nonprofit
organizations to support through their own monetary and
in-kind contributions. For 2019 and 2020, Families First and
Living Hungry were the two charities that were selected and
supported by our employees. Through tremendous generosity
and caring, we were able to contribute $35,461.59 over the
past two years to these organizations. “We are so proud of
the work and commitment our employees have demonstrated
in supporting these two charities and the individuals and Seawinds Condominium
families they help each and every day,” said Anne Gannon.
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Services Guide Now Available

The 2021 edition of our Tax Planner and Services Guide Sally Morris NV Realty Group
was recently published and provides information on the Singer Island Specialist 11811 US Highway One #205
variety of services our office provides to the residents of
Palm Beach County. It includes tips on how to use our online 561-254-4624 North Palm Beach, Fl 33408
services, such as Pay Smart. Pay Online. There is even a sally@nvrealtygroup.com 561-721-2626
monthly calendar highlighting important dates and reminders