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Tax Talk

Dear Friends: Early Property Tax Payments providers that offer these programs: https://www.flhsmv.
‘Tis the season! Not gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/motorcycle-rider-education-
quite the holiday season, but Equals Savings endorsements/safety-course-locations/.
for us in the tax collector’s After completing the appropriate course you’re ready to
office, tax season is officially As your property make an appointment at one of our six service center locations;
upon us. Our office has been tax bills will arrive after keep in mind you must make your appointment within a year
planning and preparing for Nov. 1, we encourage of completing your safety course. The endorsement costs
this and our goal is to provide taxpayers to take $7, plus additional processing fees associated with issuing a
you with the exceptional advantage of early replacement license. Once you have the endorsement added
service you have come to payment discounts. to your license, it is good for life.
expect from us. But the reality Remember, if you pay
is, our phones will be busy, your taxes by Nov. 30, A Lasting Memento Of Our
our appointment times will fill early and the volumes of mail you will save 4 percent! Discounts are determined by the date
coming into our office will be substantial. We stand ready to they are postmarked or processed online. Don’t forget property Nation’s Thanks
process your tax payments quickly and efficiently. Having taxes become delinquent if not paid by March 31.
been through many, many tax seasons, I can offer some best What If I Didn’t Receive My Property Tax Bill? How Can It is my honor to
practices to help you during this busy time. I Get A Copy? recognize Palm Beach
• Pay online! This is the easiest and quickest way to make If you haven’t received County’s Vietnam
your tax payment from the comfort of your home, office or your bill by Nov. 15, you can War Veterans. I am
even the beach! Just visit www.pbctax.com/pay-online to view or print your property offering Vietnam
make your payment. tax bill at www.pbctax.com. Veterans a special
• Use your bank’s bill pay service to have your payment Always keep your mailing commemorative
made directly from your bank account to us. Please be sure address up to date with the lapel pin as my way
to include your PCN or Account Number found at the top property appraiser’s office. of saying a heartfelt
of your bill. This will ensure proper “thank you” for their
• You can visit any of our six service centers during delivery of your tax bill by service and sacrifice
business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and mail. Under Florida law, a to our country. This is the second year we have participated
drop your payment in our convenient drop box located inside tax bill cannot be forwarded without a forwarding address. in this special partnership with the Florida Department of
each location, no appointment needed. It is important to remember that failure to receive a property Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).
• You can also do a wire transfer to pay your taxes. Just tax bill does not relieve you from paying by the due date. Our office is honored to provide one pin to local veterans
visit www.pbctax.com/wires for details. Is Your Motorcycle Endorsement Up To Date? or their families in honor of their military service in Vietnam.
As you can see, we offer many time-saving alternatives to From Ocean This is the official pin of the United States of America
paying your taxes by mail or by appointment and I encourage Boulevard along the Vietnam War Commemoration, authorized by Congress to
you to use one of these options. Remember, the earlier coast, to Southern recognize the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.
you pay your property tax, the greater the money-saving Boulevard out to Requests can be made by completing a request form
discount you can take advantage of. Saving time and money Lake Okeechobee, online at www.pbctax.com. Your pin along with my personal
is something we can all use. Palm Beach County letter of appreciation will be mailed. Pins are available now
Sincerely, has so many scenic through Veterans Day, November 11. Veterans are only
Anne M. Gannon, roadways that eligible to receive one pin; therefore, if you previously
Constitutional Tax Collector, Serving Palm Beach County motorists love to received your commemorative pin, no need to request again.
cruise! If you enjoy We thank you for your service.
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
Palm Beach is ready to assist you with ensuring that you have the required Important Dates
And Deadlines
endorsement on your Florida state driver’s license.
If you already have the endorsement on your driver’s
County Fire license, no further action is needed – it is a lifetime Nov. 1 Tax Season Begins
endorsement. For those clients who don’t have it, and to
Nov. 7
Daylight Saving Time Ends
Rescue ensure compliance, you will need at least a regular Class Nov. 11 Veterans Day – Offices Closed
E operator’s driver’s license, and complete a Basic Rider
Nov. 25 and 26 Thanksgiving Holiday – Offices Closed
Course (BRC), Three Wheel Basic Rider Course (3WBRC)
Deadline for Property Tax 4 Percent
Nov. 30
or Sidecar/Trike Education Program (S/TEP) motorcycle Discount
Fire Safety Tips safety course. In Palm Beach County, there are several course Nov. 30 Hurricane Season Ends
We have been very fortunate to have not been
directly impacted by any hurricanes, at least to this point.
Remember that hurricane season continues until Nov.
30, but hurricanes have formed in December, so please
continue to be storm aware and have a plan in place.
Thanksgiving plans are likely on the minds of many
residents. To ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable
dinner, please keep a few things in mind:
Since the turkey may be in the oven for several hours, Upscale Resale
make sure to start with a freshly cleaned oven. The long-
term buildup of heat can cause a fire if there is a lot of
grease, drippings and splatter from previous use. Experience The Difference
If using a deep-fryer, always use it outdoors away from
anything that may ignite in a flareup, and never have the New and consigned furniture, unique lighting, accessories and gifts.
deep-fryer sitting on a wooden deck. Also, never place a Complete wallpaper and fabric library for all your design needs.
frozen turkey into the hot oil. For a reference of what can
go wrong, do an Internet search of the hazards of deep-
frying a turkey. Typically, there are many fires resulting
in serious injuries and damage each year. Keep an extra
watchful eye on children around the fryers.
Having live candles on the table always adds to the
charm of a festive setting but can present their own set of
hazards if not attended to and extinguished properly. Part
of the clearing-the-table process should be to extinguish
the candles first.
As with all activities, safety should be the top
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