Page 12 - Boca Exposure - June '24

Page 12, Boca Exposure
Tax Talk

Dear Friends: • Last year, our client Hurricane Guide
Last month, I had the care and research center Do you know where the closest grocery store to you
pleasure of attending several answered 237,868 phone that is powered by a generator is located? Or the closest
community events as calls and received 45,246 gas station with emergency power transfer switches?
I do throughout the year. email inquiries. These are important things you should know when
Frequently, other elected • Each month, we preparing for hurricane season. Even relatively minor
officials are also in attendance electronically distribute hurricanes can leave you without power and water for a
as we are all committed to more than 40,000 few days. Make sure you are prepared by having enough
the residents of Palm Beach satisfaction surveys to food, water and medical supplies for your family members
County. At many of these clients who visit our and your pets. For a comprehensive list of supplies, visit
events, we discuss the service centers in person or contact our office by phone. pbctax.com/hurricane-guide-request/ to view and request
importance of the upcoming 83.5 percent of survey respondents rated our service as a copy of our pocket-size hurricane guide.
election in November and how crucial it is that everyone eligible “exceptional” or “very good.”
to vote does so. The change in Florida Law now requires voters • Typically, 65 percent of property owners pay their
to re-request mail ballots after every general election cycle. So, property taxes during the month of November.
if you have requested mail ballots in the past and have not yet • The top five states from where newly licensed Florida
re-requested mail ballots for the 2024 elections, I urge you to do drivers previously resided are New York, New Jersey,
so to ensure you receive your ballot and vote. You can visit the California, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections website at www. • For the 2023 tax year, the top Palm Beach County
votepalmbeach.gov/voters/vote-by-mail to check the status of taxpayer was FPL, paying $133,632,115.20 in property
your mail ballot request or to request a ballot be mailed to you tax.
for the upcoming elections and let your voice be heard!
And this month, I want to wish all our fathers a very Get Your Hurricane Guide!
Happy Father’s Day!
Anne M. Gannon, June 1 marks
Constitutional Tax Collector, the start of another
Serving Palm Beach County hurricane season.
Hurricanes are part
Celebrating Belle Glade’s of the reality of living
near the coast and
Agricultural Heritage major hurricanes are
becoming more and more prevalent. However, the key to
When you think of Palm navigating hurricane season is to be prepared and have a
Beach County, the first thing plan. This year, to help you prepare, the National Oceanic
that may come to mind is and Atmospheric Administration declared May 5 to 11, as
beaches; with our 47 miles National Hurricane Preparedness week. Visit noaa.gov/
of coastline, it’s easy to see hurricane-prep for more information.
why. But did you know that Preparing Before Hurricane Season
Palm Beach County leads Take advantage of the Home Hardening Sales Tax
the state in total agriculture Exemption. The exemption is for the purchase of impact-
sales and Belle Glade is a top resistant doors, windows and garage doors, going on now
supplier of vegetables, fruits, until June 30. For more information, visit floridarevenue.
and sugar cane? com/homehardening.
With the motto “Her soil is her fortune,” the city
celebrates its agricultural heritage every year with its Annual
Black Gold Jubilee. Earning its name from the city’s rich
soil or “black gold,” the jubilee is a celebration of the soil’s
ability to produce bountiful harvests.
We look forward every year to interacting with our
western community clients and answering questions about
the services we provide. Thank you to everyone who came
by to visit our booth and ask our team questions.

Fun Facts About The TCO!

You already know that when you need to pay your
property taxes, renew your driver’s license, or renew
your vehicle registration, you turn to the tax collector’s
office (TCO). But did you know these fun facts about
our agency?
• On average, we service more than 3,000 clients each
day in our six service centers. Wait times have gone down
by more than 36 minutes since before the COVID pandemic.

Vicky Marie, cNa/HHa

Certified Nurses Assistant / Home Health Aid
• Caring
• Compassionate
• Loyal
• Trustworthy
• At Your Service 24 Hours
More than a job, it’s a commitment
Tel 954-860-6145 Email Vickyzsecrets15@gmail.com