Page 8 - Boca ViewPointe - September '22

Page 8, Viewpointe September 2022
Tax Talk

Dear Friends: And The Award Goes To … Apex Awards For Publication Excellence
As we near the end of • Award of Excellence Best Redesign 2019/20 Annual
summer and the kids have Our agency has once Report
gone back to school, it is again been honored with Gold Coast Public Relations Council
time for property tax season more communication • Bernays Award Best Social Media Campaign/Nonprofit
to begin with the mailing of awards! Over the last few 2021 MV-Express Registration Kiosk Social Media
the property tax TRIM (Truth months, our work has been Marketing Campaign
In Millage) notices sent to recognized nationally PRSA Sunshine District
each property owner. These by Communications • Radiance Award Annual Reports Annual Report
TRIM notices, sent by the Concepts Apex Awards Redesign
property appraiser in August, for Publication Excellence and locally by the Gold Coast • Commendation Integrated Communications 2021 Kiosk
provide homeowners with Public Relations Council and Public Relations Society Marketing Campaign
their estimated property taxes for this year. It also signifies of American Sunshine District. Honors were bestowed I am pleased our creative work continues to be
the beginning of the annual property tax season, which means in the following categories: recognized on a national, state and local level.
my office is in high gear preparing for this year’s tax season.
With more than 609,000 property tax bills to send out on Nov.
1, we are busy preparing for this annual event. Who Can Answer Your and sends these notices to property owners in August.
If you are a new resident or new homeowner in Palm Beach • Locally elected Governing Boards: Elected
County, I encourage you to visit our website at www.pbctax.com Property Tax Questions? officials in each jurisdiction set the millage, or tax rate
for detailed information about property taxes so you are prepared for the upcoming fiscal year. Some examples of governing
once you receive your bill in November. Until then, enjoy the When it comes to property taxes, multiple agencies boards include the county, the municipalities, school
remaining days of summer and the Labor Day holiday weekend. have roles in how these taxes are determined, distributed, board, children’s services, etc.
Sincerely, and challenged. It can be somewhat difficult knowing • Clerk and Comptroller: This agency is responsible
Anne M. Gannon, which agency does what and who can help with your for operation of the value adjustment board (VAB). A
Constitutional Tax Collector, specific issue or question. To help, here is some taxpayer may file a petition with the VAB if they dispute
Serving Palm Beach County information that may help clarify the potential confusion: the property appraiser’s assessment, classification, or
• Property Appraiser: This agency determines the exemption status for their property.
Tool Time value of your property as of Jan. 1 of each year. All valid • Tax Collector: Our agency mails tax bills, collects
exemptions, classifications, and assessment limitations the payments, and sells tax certificates on properties with
If your Labor Day weekend plans include home improvement determine a property’s taxable value. The notice of
projects, you are in luck! The Tool Time Sales Tax holiday, Sept. proposed taxes, or TRIM notice, is issued by this office Tax Talk on page 9
3 to 9, is the perfect time to purchase some new power tools for
that home improvement project on your to-do list. Perhaps you Who do I contact for… Agency Information
need to replace your old work boots. If studying for an industry Paying my current property taxes or delinquent property tax? Constitutional Tax Collector, serving Palm Beach County
certification is in your plans, the good news is that industry Getting a copy of my property tax bill? www.pbctax.com
textbooks and code books are included in the sales tax holiday!
During this seven-day sales tax holiday period, some of Changing my name or address on my property tax bill? Palm Beach County Property Appraiser
the items included are toolboxes, hand tools, power tools, Adding or changing an exemption, like homestead? www.pbcgov.org/papa
textbooks and much more! For a full list of qualifying A specific tax or assessment question? Locally elected Governing Boards/Taxing or Levying
items visit the Florida Department of Revenue site at www. Why are my tax rates so high? Authorities (See the phone number listed on your tax bill)
floridarevenue.com/taxes/tips/ and select Tip #22A01-09 Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller
under the Sales and Use Tax section. Prepare your shopping Challenging the property value, classification, or exemption www.mypalmbeachclerk.com
list and take advantage of the tax savings! status of your property?

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