Page 3 - The Shores of Jupiter - August '21

The Shores, Page 3
Tax Talk

Dear Friends: children return to in-person schooling. An unfortunate up 42 percent. As a result
August is here and back reality, as many studies have revealed over the past year, of this increased usage, we
to school season is next! is that the homeschooling and childcare responsibilities doubled-down and redesigned
Nationwide, many parents, disproportionately fell on mothers, with many electing to our website in a responsive
especially mothers, took leave their careers altogether. Economists have revealed style, so clients can access all
time off or left their careers that while 3.7 million men lost or left their jobs during the features whether browsing
to stay home with children the pandemic, 4.5 million women have lost theirs. from a mobile, tablet or
during the pandemic. For The hospitality, retail, restaurant, and travel sectors had desktop device.
those considering a return many businesses closed during the pandemic and are now The Annual Report also
to the workforce, please slowly reopening and rehiring as the economy revs up. illustrates how more than
consider working for our Many people have opted to not return to those jobs, which $4.1 billion in property tax
agency. We have several also often come with unpredictable schedules, unreliable revenues were disbursed to
positions open now, which offer stability, weekends off pay, and do not offer benefits or health insurance. What the individual taxing authorities throughout the county.
and paid holidays throughout the year. if there was an alternative? Our office has several Client From schools, healthcare, and special improvement
I’m proud to highlight data from our Annual Report, Service Specialist (CSS) positions now available. The role districts, to fire services and libraries, your property tax
which details how your tax dollars are hard at work in our offers paid training, steady, predictable hours Monday dollars are hard at work countywide making Palm Beach
community by providing services for you, your family, through Friday, medical and dental insurance plans, and County a wonderful community we all call home. If you
and your neighbors. enrollment in the Florida Retirement System (FRS). If prefer to have a printed copy of the Annual Report, please
I hope you enjoy this “Tax Talk,” and the rest of your service is in your DNA, you enjoy helping people and email our office at clientadvocate@pbctax.com and we
summer. want a career that makes a difference in your community, will send a copy right out to you.
Sincerely, please visit www.pbctax.com/culture-and-careers to learn
Anne M. Gannon, more about our current opportunities. We would love to New And Teen Drivers
Constitutional Tax Collector, hear from you!
Serving Palm Beach County If a family member is
Annual Report – Fiscal Year l e a rni ng t o dri ve a nd
Back To School = Back To 2019/20 preparing for their first
Florida driver’s license, we
Work? have some resources and tips
The 2019/20 fiscal year began as usual, but halfway for you! First, visit www.
Late summer is always through, the COVID-19 pandemic made dramatic changes pbctax.com/teen-driver/ to
a busy time with students in how we provide essential services to our clients. We prepare your teen for everything that comes with the
heading back to school. did not waver in our commitment to serving you, and that responsibility of having their own driver’s license. Then
This year, parents are is reflected in the Annual Report for the 2019/20 fiscal look over the family calendar and map out appropriate
breathing a collective year, which is now available online at www.pbctax.com/. timelines for your teen to prepare to obtain a learner
sigh of relief across We experienced a hefty increase in our call center license. Appointments can be booked up to 90 days in
Palm Beach County as call volume and visits to our pbctax.com website were advance by visiting www.pbctax.com/appointments. You
are encouraged to book appointments early to get your
desired date and time.

Westlake In View

I am excited to report that we are making remarkable
progress at our new Westlake Service Center. Visit www.
pbctax.com and scroll to the middle of the page for a brief
video so you can see the progress for yourself! With a
projected opening date in early 2022, we look forward
to serving you there soon.
Important Dates And Deadlines

July 1 To Sept. 30 Local business receipt tax due
Aug. 1 Tourist development tax due
Aug. 6 Lobster season begins
Aug. 10 School year begins
Aug. 26 Women’s Equality Day
Sept. 6 Labor Day – offices closed

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