Page 12 - Boca Club News - January '23

Page 12, Boca Club News

Government

Memo from County Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon:

Tips to Make It Easy on Yourself!

By Anne M. Gannon, Constitutional Are You Ready for a Journey? I am proud to announce necessary information, documents and forms that you will
Tax Collector serving Palm Beach the arrival of our new reservation system. Gone are the need for your in-person service. After that, you select the
County. You can reach her office days when you could spend your time waiting for the next location, date and time of your reservation. And that’s it-
by Email: ClientAdvocate@ available agent to process your transaction. This new system -you’ve made a reservation at one of our service centers!
taxcollectorpbc.com. Phone: (561) will not only cut down the amount of time spent waiting, Visit http://www.pbctax.com/reservations to make your
355-4271. but it is also designed to help you navigate what can be reservation for in-person service.
Let me first begin by wishing you complex transactions--all designed to make your visit as Arriving for Your Reservation. Once your arrival time
a very happy new year! Hopefully, efficient as possible, reducing unnecessary delays to process has been confirmed, be sure to bring all required documents,
your holidays were filled with your transaction. including your confirmation email (with your barcode) with
family, friends, fun and joy. How Does it Work? Start by visiting our website, you for a faster check-in for your reservation.
So here we are, starting off 2023 right in the middle www.pbctax.com/reservations. Next, you will select the Noteworthy Dates:
of property tax season. My staff continues to process the type of in-person service you are seeking: driver license, Jan. 16th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Offices Closed
volumes of payments that are mailed into our office and motor vehicle, and property taxes etc. From there, we Jan. 31st - Deadline for Property Tax 2% Discount
those payments made in person at one of our service centers. narrow down the specific service you need: driver license *Florida Statute extends discount/payment deadlines
Most notably is the fact that we are seeing an increase in renewal, Florida title transfer, property tax payment, falling on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday to the next business
the number of taxpayers who have taken advantage of the etc. Once you select the service you need, we will then day. Payment(s) must be received in our office by 5:00 p.m.
convenience of visiting our website, www.pbctax.com, and ask you a series of questions to provide you with the or online by 11:59 p.m. EST on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
within a few minutes processing their property taxes online.
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welcome to bring a person with you when you visit one of
our service centers for in-person service?
Our service centers are always ready to assist clients
with any questions and provide information on the variety
of services we offer. That includes our clients whose first
language is not English and who require the assistance of
a translator. While our office does not provide translation
services, clients have the option of bringing a person with
them to assist with translating when visiting one of our
service centers for in-person service.
It is important to remember that the person you bring
with you to translate for you may not assist you while you
take any required tests, such as the driver’s license written
test. State regulations require that these tests only be
completed by the applicant. Our commitment to exceptional
service absolutely extends to our clients who may need
translation assistance. We look forward to serving you at
your next visit.
It’s Here! The 2023 Tax Planner & Services Guide.
Hot off the presses!
Our most popular
and award-winning
publication, the Tax
Planner & Services
Guide (TPSG), is
now available in
digital and print
formats. In its 14th
year of publication,
our TPSG provides
a comprehensive
overview of all the
services our agency
provides. This guide
covers everything
from applying for and renewing your driver license and
vehicle registration to the property tax cycle and the easiest
way to pay your bill. We’ve even included a monthly
calendar to help you remember all of your payment
deadlines! The guide also features QR codes to take you
right to our website for more information on a specific topic.
We are busy distributing copies to our service centers, local
municipalities and libraries. Make sure you pick up a copy
next time you visit any of these locations. You may request
a copy at www.pbctax.com/tpsg and also view the guide in
a convenient digital format. The digital version contains
links to corresponding content, forms, and resources right
on our website, making it easier than ever to find what you
need. I hope you find this guide helpful and useful.