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Tax Talk

Dear Friends: allowing them to locate needed information easily. In Congratulations, TCO!
’Tis the season! No, addition to the color and imagery we made significant
I am not referring to the upgrades to the functionality including a new accessibility Our organization has
upcoming holidays or the widget that assists individuals with disabilities to recently been the recipient
arrival of our friends from customize the site allowing them to navigate the website of five awards – one for the
the north for the winter. more effectively. We also worked on editing the content Finance & Budget team and
I am talking about tax of our website – simplifying the language and the display four for the Communications
season! Yes, tax season of information. and New Media team!
is upon us and my office I invite you to experience the new website for yourself, The F&B team were
is in full swing. Once the by visiting https://www.pbctax.gov/. We invite you to take once again awarded the
tax bills are mailed at the a moment to share your experience with our website by Certificate of Merit for Audit
beginning of November, visiting https://www.pbctax.gov/. by the Florida Tax Collectors
we see a jump in online payment activity, which is your Association. This award recognizes our office’s achievement
easiest and quickest way to pay your taxes. Our mailroom Honoring Palm Beach for a perfect 2023/24 audit! Congratulations to Carmen C.
is about to become overrun with mail trays for those Richardson, Chief Financial Officer, and her hardworking
who prefer to send in their tax payment through the County’s Vietnam Veterans team for all they do to ensure we are fiscally responsible and
mail. Whichever way you choose to pay, remember that delivering exceptional service to our clients.
paying your taxes in November Our organization has The Communications and New Media team is proud of
provides you with the largest the honor to participate the hard work that went into our Welcome Guide, which was
money saving discount of 4% in the United States created and designed for people relocating to Palm Beach
so getting your tax payment to of America Vietnam County. It details the services offered by the TCO, including
us by November 30 will save War Commemoration driver’s license, motor vehicle registration and property tax
you money. program. Over the past payment information. It also includes valuable information to
For complete information several years, we have assist new residents with voter registration, school enrollment
about paying your property and tangible personal property, honored hundreds of and other popular county services. We are extremely proud and
visit our website at www.pbctax.gov/taxes/. Palm Beach County honored that several national communication organizations
Anne M. Gannon, Vietnam Veterans and have awarded the TCO’s Welcome Guide.
Constitutional Tax Collector, their families with a special commemorative lapel pin
Serving Palm Beach County as my way of saying “thank you” for their service and
sacrifice. This is the fifth year we have participated in
First Look! Introducing Our this special partnership with the Florida Department of
Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).
New Website This is the official pin of the United States of America
Vietnam War Commemoration, authorized by Congress to
I am pleased to announce the new Tax Collector website recognize the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. Each
is ready for its debut with a new look and name – say pin is embossed with the heartfelt message, “A Grateful
goodbye to pbctax.com and hello to pbctax.gov. With the Nation Thanks and Honors You.”
new “.gov” domain, we get enhanced levels of security Requests can be made by completing a request form
and reliability. online at www.pbctax.gov. Your pin, along with my
Our new website was developed using years of personal letter of appreciation will be mailed directly
feedback from visitors to our website. Our goal is to to you. These commemorative pins are available to
Vietnam Veterans now through November 30. Veterans
ensure that we provide exceptional service in everything are only eligible to receive one pin; therefore, if you Three Advantages
we do and that includes our website. Our goal with a new
website was to not only give it a cosmetic refresh, but a previously received your commemorative pin, no need
to request again. You must be a Palm Beach County
total renovation from the ground up featuring a new look, resident to participate. We thank you for your service and Of One-To-One
enhanced functionality, and updated content.
When you visit the site, you will notice our use of color we are most honored to recognize you with this special
and imagery to help our visitors navigate our website, commemorative lapel pin. College Planning

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