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Government

Tax Talk

Dear Friends: way of saying “thank you” for their anyone over the age of 14 could drive a golf cart on a
There is not much of a service and sacrifice. This is the public road. The new law requires golf cart drivers who
chill in the air here in South fourth year we have participated are at least 18 years old to possess a valid, government-
Florida as November rolls in this special partnership with issued photo identification card. In addition, golf cart
upon us, but one thing is for the Florida Department of drivers between the ages of 15 and 17 must possess a
certain … it’s property tax Highway Safety and Motor valid learner’s driver’s license or valid driver’s license.
season. Nov. 1 marks the Vehicles (FLHSMV). Our office For both age groups, there are penalties for drivers who
mailing of property tax bills is honored to provide one pin to do not have a valid identification card.
here in Palm Beach County, Palm Beach County veterans or their families in honor To learn more about driving your golf cart safely,
so watch your mailboxes of their military service in Vietnam. visit https://golfcarts.org/a-complete-guide-to-golf-cart-
in early November. Your This is the official pin of the United States of America safety/.
taxes are due by March 31, Vietnam War Commemoration, authorized by Congress
2024, but we offer several to recognize the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Industry Award Winners!
discounts for paying early, with the maximum discount of 4 It’s a heartfelt tribute to those who served, and a way to
percent offered if taxes are paid by Nov. 30. Then the discount say, “thank you,” for their service to our country. I am thrilled that our agency is the recipient of not
drops to 3 percent in December, 2 percent in January and 1 Requests can be made by completing a request form one, but two awards at the 2023 Aumentum Customer
percent in February. There is no discount if you wait and pay online at www.pbctax.com. Your pin, along with my Excellence (ACE) awards ceremony held in Nashville,
your taxes in March. Once you receive your bill, you can personal letter of appreciation will be mailed directly Tenn.! First, I am so proud to congratulate two of our
visit www.pbctax.com to take advantage of our convenient to you. These commemorative pins are available now employees, Michelle Harris and A.J. Balram, who each
online payment portal. I encourage you to visit our website through Nov. 30. Veterans are only eligible to receive received the Lisa Redding (ACE) Award for Project
for complete details about your property taxes as well as one pin; therefore, if you previously received your Management. This award is given to recipients who
information for enrolling in our installment payment plan commemorative pin, no need to request again. You must demonstrated exemplary leadership in managing an
for future tax year payments. be a Palm Beach County resident to participate. We thank event, project, or process by demonstrating confidence,
Anne M. Gannon, you for your service and we are most honored to recognize teamwork, determination, positivity, leadership,
Constitutional Tax Collector, you with this special commemorative lapel pin. effective change management and communication. All
Serving Palm Beach County of which are exemplified by Michelle and A.J. who
Drive A Golf Cart? were instrumental in ensuring a complex upgrade of our
Honoring Our Vietnam Are you and your family golfers? Because of our property tax software was implemented without a hitch!
Congratulations Michelle and A.J.!
Veterans balmy weather, many people in Palm Beach County enjoy The celebration does not end there, as our office
the links year-round. And in some of our communities, was awarded the Jurisdiction of the Year Award for our
Once again, it is an honor for my agency to a golf cart can be a convenient way to get around! So, it response when COVID-19 arrived, and how quickly we
participate in the United States of America Vietnam War is important to be aware and understand the rules of the turned our in-person service model into a reservation-only
Commemoration program. Over the past several years, we road when it comes to golf carts. process. We were also recognized for our commitment to
have honored hundreds of Palm Beach County Vietnam On Oct. 1, a new law took effect regarding who can deliver exceptional service by offering more convenient
veterans with a special commemorative lapel pin as my operate a golf cart on a public road or street. Previously, opportunities for our clients to do business with us online
and enhancing the reservation-making process. It is
Advertise in This Newspaper! Call 561.746.3244 extremely rewarding that our agency is being recognized

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