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Ann Gannon,Tax Collector |
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Jennifer mahoney, Director of Public Affairs |
West Palm Beach April 10, 2009
Applications due April 30
Next year’s property taxes may be paid in four installments. The Installment Payment Plan provides for a 3.5% discount (paying your taxes in full in November provides for a 4% discount). To participate in the Installment Payment Plan, the taxpayer must have more than $100 estimated taxes due and complete an Installment Payment Application available on our website at www.taxcollectorpbc.com or at any of our service centers. Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon points out that “Budgets are tight for most households right now and the Installment Payment Plan allows families some flexibility in paying property taxes.”
The application for the Installment Payment Plan applies to next year’s taxes. The application must be received in the Tax Collector’s Office by April 30 and the first payment must be made by June 30. A taxpayer who elects the installment method pays based on an estimated tax equal to the actual taxes for the preceding year. After the tax roll is certified, the final 2 installment payments are adjusted to reflect the actual tax liability. The payment schedule is:
1st Installment - Due by June 30
2nd Installment - Due by September 30
3rd Installment - Due by December 31
4th Installment - Due by March 31
About the Palm Beach County Tax Collector:
The Palm Beach County Tax Collector is a constitutional office that collects and distributes over $3 billion annually in taxes and fees. The Tax Collector's Office:
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