Page 8 - Jupiter West - November '21

Page 8, Jupiter West
Tax Talk

Dear Friends: E operator’s driver’s license, and complete a Basic Rider Our office is honored to provide one pin to local veterans
‘Tis the season! Not quite Course (BRC), Three Wheel Basic Rider Course (3WBRC) or their families in honor of their military service in Vietnam.
the holiday season, but for or Sidecar/Trike Education Program (S/TEP) motorcycle This is the official pin of the United States of America
us in the tax collector’s safety course. In Palm Beach County, there are several course Vietnam War Commemoration, authorized by Congress to
office, tax season is providers that offer these programs: https://www.flhsmv. recognize the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.
officially upon us. Our gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/motorcycle-rider-education- Requests can be made by completing a request form online
office has been planning endorsements/safety-course-locations/. at www.pbctax.com. Your pin along with my personal letter
and preparing for this and After completing the appropriate course you’re ready of appreciation will be mailed. Pins are available now through
our goal is to provide you to make an appointment at one of our six service center Veterans Day, November 11. Veterans are only eligible to
with the exceptional service locations; keep in mind you must make your appointment receive one pin; therefore, if you previously received your
you have come to expect within a year of completing your safety course. The commemorative pin, no need to request again. We thank you
from us. But the reality is, endorsement costs $7, plus additional processing fees for your service.
our phones will be busy, our appointment times will fill associated with issuing a replacement license. Once you have
early and the volumes of mail coming into our office the endorsement added to your license, it is good for life. Important Dates And
will be substantial. We stand ready to process your tax
payments quickly and efficiently. Having been through A Lasting Memento Of Our Deadlines
many, many tax seasons, I can offer some best practices
to help you during this busy time. Nation’s Thanks Nov. 1 Tax Season Begins
• Pay online! This is the easiest and quickest way to Nov. 7 Daylight Saving Time Ends
make your tax payment from the comfort of your home, It is my honor to recognize Nov. 11 Veterans Day – Offices Closed
office or even the beach! Just visit www.pbctax.com/ Palm Beach County’s Vietnam Nov. 25 and 26 Thanksgiving Holiday – Offices Closed
pay-online to make your payment. War Veterans. I am offering Nov. 30 Deadline for Property Tax 4 Percent
• Use your bank’s bill pay service to have your Vietnam Veterans a special Discount
payment made directly from your bank account to us. commemorative lapel pin as Nov. 30 Hurricane Season Ends
Please be sure to include your PCN or Account Number my way of saying a heartfelt
found at the top of your bill. “thank you” for their service
• You can visit any of our six service centers during and sacrifice to our country.
business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.) This is the second year we have participated in this special
and drop your payment in our convenient drop box partnership with the Florida Department of Highway
located inside each location, no appointment needed. Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).
• You can also do a wire transfer to pay your taxes.
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As you can see, we offer many time-saving alternatives
to paying your taxes by mail or by appointment and I
encourage you to use one of these options. Remember, the
earlier you pay your property tax, the greater the money-
saving discount you can take advantage of. Saving time
and money is something we can all use.
Sincerely,
Anne M. Gannon,
Constitutional Tax Collector,
Serving Palm Beach County
Early Property Tax Payments SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • 6 – 9PM
Equals Savings Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Waterfront
As your property Tickets on sale at Featuring Area Restaurants • Music • Drinks • Silent Auction
tax bills will arrive jupiterlighthouse.org $125/person • Tables available
after Nov. 1, we Lighthouse Stage Captain’s Bar Proceeds benefit

encourage taxpayers to Sponsor Sponsor preservation and
education at
take advantage of early
payment discounts.
Remember, if you pay 501(C)3 nonprofit
your taxes by Nov. 30, #CH3759
you will save 4 percent! Discounts are determined by the
date they are postmarked or processed online. Don’t forget
property taxes become delinquent if not paid by March 31.
What If I Didn’t Receive My Property Tax Bill? How
Can I Get A Copy?
If you haven’t received
your bill by Nov. 15, you can
view or print your property
tax bill at www.pbctax.com.
Always keep your mailing
address up to date with the
property appraiser’s office.
This will ensure proper
delivery of your tax bill by
mail. Under Florida law, a tax
bill cannot be forwarded without a forwarding address.
It is important to remember that failure to receive a property
tax bill does not relieve you from paying by the due date.
Is Your Motorcycle Endorsement Up To Date?
From Ocean
Boulevard along the
coast, to Southern
Boulevard out to
Lake Okeechobee,
Palm Beach County
has so many scenic
roadways that
motorists love to
cruise! If you enjoy a scenic drive by any type of motorcycle,
scooter, sidecar, or three-wheeler, and it has an engine of 50
ccs or more, our team is ready to assist you with ensuring
that you have the required endorsement on your Florida state
driver’s license.
If you already have the endorsement on your driver’s
license, no further action is needed – it is a lifetime
endorsement. For those clients who don’t have it, and to
ensure compliance, you will need at least a regular Class