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Tax Talk
Dear Friends: endorsement. For those clients who don’t have it, and This is the second year we have participated in this special
‘Tis the season! Not quite to ensure compliance, you will need at least a regular partnership with the Florida Department of Highway
the holiday season, but for Class E operator’s driver’s license, and complete a Basic Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).
us in the tax collector’s Rider Course (BRC), Three Wheel Basic Rider Course Our office is honored to provide one pin to local veterans
office, tax season is (3WBRC) or Sidecar/Trike Education Program (S/TEP) or their families in honor of their military service in Vietnam.
officially upon us. Our motorcycle safety course. In Palm Beach County, there are This is the official pin of the United States of America
office has been planning several course providers that offer these programs: https:// Vietnam War Commemoration, authorized by Congress to
and preparing for this and www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/motorcycle- recognize the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.
our goal is to provide you rider-education-endorsements/safety-course-locations/. Requests can be made by completing a request form
with the exceptional service After completing the appropriate course you’re ready online at www.pbctax.com. Your pin along with my
you have come to expect to make an appointment at one of our six service center personal letter of appreciation will be mailed. Pins are
from us. But the reality is, locations; keep in mind you must make your appointment available now through Veterans Day, November 11.
our phones will be busy, our appointment times will fill within a year of completing your safety course. The Veterans are only eligible to receive one pin; therefore,
early and the volumes of mail coming into our office endorsement costs $7, plus additional processing fees if you previously received your commemorative pin, no
will be substantial. We stand ready to process your tax associated with issuing a replacement license. Once you have need to request again. We thank you for your service.
payments quickly and efficiently. Having been through the endorsement added to your license, it is good for life.
many, many tax seasons, I can offer some best practices Important Dates And
to help you during this busy time. A Lasting Memento Of Our
• Pay online! This is the easiest and quickest way to Deadlines
make your tax payment from the comfort of your home, Nation’s Thanks
office or even the beach! Just visit www.pbctax.com/ Nov. 1 Tax Season Begins
pay-online to make your payment. It is my honor to Nov. 7 Daylight Saving Time Ends
• Use your bank’s bill pay service to have your recognize Palm Beach Nov. 11 Veterans Day – Offices Closed
payment made directly from your bank account to us. County’s Vietnam War Nov. 25 and 26 Thanksgiving Holiday – Offices Closed
Please be sure to include your PCN or Account Number Veterans. I am offering Nov. 30 Deadline for Property Tax 4 Percent
found at the top of your bill. Vietnam Veterans a special Discount
• You can visit any of our six service centers during commemorative lapel pin as Nov. 30 Hurricane Season Ends
business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.) my way of saying a heartfelt
and drop your payment in our convenient drop box “thank you” for their service
located inside each location, no appointment needed. and sacrifice to our country.
• You can also do a wire transfer to pay your taxes.
Just visit www.pbctax.com/wires for details. “Service is our number one priority”
As you can see, we offer many time-saving alternatives
to paying your taxes by mail or by appointment and I 561-743-0070
encourage you to use one of these options. Remember, the
earlier you pay your property tax, the greater the money- www.palmspoolservices.com
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
Equals Savings
As your property
tax bills will
arrive after Nov.
1, we encourage Expires 11/30/21.
taxpayers to take
advantage of early State Licensed & Insured
payment discounts. Serving Palm Beach County CPC # 1457468 • LPG#30099
Remember, if you
pay your taxes by Nov. 30, you will save 4 percent!
Discounts are determined by the date they are postmarked
or processed online. Don’t forget property taxes become Mother Nature’s Pantry
delinquent if not paid by March 31.
What If I Didn’t Receive My Property Tax Bill? How
Can I Get A Copy? Serving The Community For 40 Years
If you haven’t received
your bill by Nov. 15, you can
view or print your property Everything you need for a healthier lifestyle
tax bill at www.pbctax.com.
Always keep your mailing H Sandwiches & Wraps
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property appraiser’s office.
This will ensure proper H Garden Fresh Salads
delivery of your tax bill by
mail. Under Florida law, a tax bill cannot be forwarded H Smoothies
without a forwarding address.
It is important to remember that failure to receive a H Healthy Shakes
property tax bill does not relieve you from paying by the H Energy Drinks - Juices
due date.
Is Your Motorcycle Endorsement Up To Date?
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an engine of 50 ccs or more, our team is ready to assist
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on your Florida state driver’s license. 561.626.4461
If you already have the endorsement on your driver’s
license, no further action is needed – it is a lifetime