Page 18 - Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens - January '23

Page 18, Lifestyles in Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office

Dear Taxpayer: in 2022, the application will automatically renew for 2023, and you received notice from this office that your requirement
Happy New Year! so there is no need to file an application. If the property had a to file has been waived.
With a new year before us, change of ownership in 2022, the new owner would have to Florida allows an exemption up to $25,000 in value for
I look forward to continuing reapply for the classification in 2023. All 5,114 properties with tangible personal property assets used by a business. However,
to focus on our goals as the agricultural classification in 2022 will be reviewed and you must file an initial Tangible Personal Property Tax Return
public servants: providing monitored for changes of ownership. to receive the exemption. Thereafter, you need not file an annual
essential services and stellar To qualify for a new agricultural land classification, the return unless the value of your tangible personal property exceeds
customer service. qualifying agricultural use must be on site as of Jan. 1, 2023. $25,000 on Jan. 1.
Every year, each Applications should be submitted by March 1, 2023. You will Save time, paper, and postage by filing online. If you do need
department in my office be notified of the status of your application for the agricultural a paper form, you can download it using our Forms link. If you
creates a list of goals for classification by mail on or before July 1. have any questions about reporting personal property, tangible
the new year so that we can For more information, call our office at (561) 355-4577 or E-filing, or the $25,000 tangible exemption, please call our office
remain diligent in increasing our efficiency and improving email myfarm@pbcgov.org. at (561) 355-2896 or email us at patangible@pbcgov.org.
service. Our goals for 2023 include implementing new
workflows, adding information to our GIS tools, proactively Business Tangible Personal Office Closed
managing risks, incorporating new internal software tools,
and ensuring that there are plentiful opportunities for staff Property In honor of Dr. Martin Luther
development. These goals often start as suggestions from our King Jr. Day, all Palm Beach
staff themselves. Staff ideas drive our progress, and I am proud Business tangible assets such as furniture and equipment County Property Appraiser’s
to have one of the finest professional staffs in the industry. valued at more than $25,000 are subject to ad valorem taxes. Offices will be closed on
Along with these plans for progress, we will be evaluating All businesses are required to file a Tangible Personal Property Monday, Jan. 16, 2023.
our website, pbcgov.org/PAPA, with a survey this month. I hope Tax Return (Form DR 405) annually by April 1, unless the value
you’ll take a moment to fill out the survey the next time you visit. of your tangible personal property last year was under $25,000
And finally, this month starts our collaboration with two
new nonprofit partners. Every two years, my staff selects
initiatives. In 2021 and 2022, we raised $6,449 for Urban I Spy Dyslexia
two nonprofit partners to support with internal fundraising
Youth Impact, and $5,349 for the Kid’s Cancer Foundation.
I’m excited to see what we can accomplish in the next two By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., • terrible spelling
years for Little Smiles of Florida and Speak Up for Kids. School Psychologist • often can’t remember sight words
Wishing you a prosperous and wonderful year. Intrigue, mystery, • trouble with math: memorizing multiplication tables
Respectfully, unknowns. It’s no wonder • extremely messy bedroom, backpack, or desk
Dorothy Jacks, CFA, AAS, that kids love spy games, Middle and high school age clues can encompass the
Palm Beach County Property Appraiser television shows, and above as well as:
the popular graphic • dreads going to school
2023 South Florida Fair novel series Spy School. • limited vocabulary
Unfortunately for parents, • poor written expression
The Palm Beach County Property Appraiser’s Office will characteristics of intrigue, • problems mastering a foreign language
have a table at the South Florida Fair from Jan. 13 to 29. We mystery, and unknowns • does not like to read for pleasure
will be located in Expo East, taking new homestead exemption are concerning when you • would rather listen to an audio book than read one
applications and answering questions throughout the fair. worry your child might have dyslexia. However, astute If you observed three or more dyslexia clues in your
and intuitive parents like you can spy the symptoms of child, seek school neuropsychological testing. Along with
dyslexia. You just need to know what clues to look for. being informative, it can give you peace of mind and
Spying clues early and confirming a diagnosis can direction. As one mom put it, “It hurt to see him struggle.
position you to solve the dyslexia case. Look for these We just need to know so we can move forward.” She had
clues. Elementary age clues: to convince her husband to agree to testing because he
• trouble memorizing his address, phone number, or thought the boy was being lazy or needed more time. Our
the alphabet testing is not simply meant to put a label on a child but
• can’t create words that rhyme to help direct you to solve the mystery of why your child
Reduce Tax With The • messy handwriting, letters that are formed differently is struggling and give support.
Homestead Exemption and don’t sit on the line Call to discuss your child as we test children ages 5.5
through college for dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADHD,
• letter or number reversals continuing past first grade
• slow, choppy, inaccurate reading and mispronouncing depression, anxiety, and other processing disorders. Visit
If you are a permanent Florida resident, you may be eligible small words JimForgan.com or call (561) 625-4125.
for a homestead exemption, which can generally save you an
estimated $750 to $1,000 in property taxes each year.
(Did you receive your pink homestead exemption receipt
card in the mail? If so, no need to refile. Simply keep the card
as your receipt that you have been automatically renewed for
another year.)
A $25,000 exemption is applied to the first $50,000 of your
property’s assessed value if your property is your permanent
residence and you owned the property as of Jan. 1. This
exemption applies to all taxes, including school district taxes.
An additional exemption of up to $25,000 will be applied if
your property’s assessed value is between at least $50,000
and $75,000. This exemption is not applied to school district
taxes. In addition, a homestead exemption limits any increase
to your assessed value to a maximum of 3 percent each year
or the amount of the change in the Consumer Price Index,
whichever is lower.
There are three ways to apply:
• E-file at pbcgov.org/PAPA
• Visit one of our five service centers to file in person
• Complete the application online, print it out, and mail
it to our office
All homestead exemption applications must be submitted
by March 1. Once you qualify, we will renew your homestead
exemption annually as long as you continue to qualify for
the exemption.
Visit pbcgov.org/PAPA to E-file and for information on other
available exemptions for seniors, families, veterans, and more.

All About Agricultural Land
Classification

Properties with bona fide agricultural (good faith commercial)
activity may qualify for the agricultural land classification. The
taxable value of the land is based on the annual net income per
acre attributable to the land from the agricultural operation.
If you had the agricultural land classification on your property