Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson encourages taxpayers to take advantage of the Tax Installment Plan available for property owners. Using the Tax Installment Plan, Taxpayers still receive a 3.375% discount and payments can be divided into four payments over a one year period rather than having to pay one lump sum. To participate in …
IMPORTANT TAX PAYMENT DEADLINES
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson would like to remind Citizens that March 31st is the deadline to pay their 2013 Real Estate Property Taxes and Tangible Personal Property Taxes. Property taxes not paid by March 31st become delinquent and begin accruing interest and advertising fees, which are added to the gross amount due. Anderson …
TAX COLLECTOR FUND RAISING PROJECT HELPS ELEMENTARY ART DEPARTMENTS
The Okaloosa County Tax Collector, in partnership with the Okaloosa County School District, is pleased to announce the results of the recent Kids Tag Art fundraiser and art contest. Tax Collector Ben Anderson says, “The Kids Tag Art program, where 5th graders get to design and create their own specialty plate, garnered $5,536.00 for participating …
EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT DEADLINE NEARS
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson would like to remind property owners that Friday, February 28, 2014 is the final day to receive a 1% discount on property taxes. Anderson says, “This is the last month for those owners to get an early payment discount on their 2013 property taxes.” Property taxes become delinquent if …
BIENNIAL REGISTRATION OPTION
Florida Legislators are considering a bill that will lower the cost of most vehicle registrations by up to $25.00 per year. Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson is taking a proactive approach to this good news and has begun removing the biennial option (2 year renewal) on all vehicle registrations sent from the Tax Collector’s …
TAX COLLECTOR INCLEMENT WEATHER OFFICE HOURS
In advance of inclement weather conditions predicted for this area, Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson announces that all Okaloosa County Tax Collector Branch offices will close at 2:00pm today (Tuesday, January 28, 2014) and reopen tomorrow (Wednesday, January 29) at 10:00am. Anderson says, “These adjusted hours are for the safety of the Citizens and …
Receive Discount on Property Tax Bills
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson reminds property owners that January 31, 2014 is the final day to receive a 2% discount on property taxes and encourages them to take advantage of the early payment discount. Anderson says, “There are several payment options, one is to place it in the drop box at any of …
DELINQUENT BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson would like to inform business owners that Field Agents from the Tax Collector’s Office are in the process of collecting delinquent Business Tax Receipts (BTR). Formally known as an Occupational License, BTRs are required to conduct business in Okaloosa County. Anderson says, “Field Agents will call on delinquent businesses …
EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT FOR DECEMBER HOLIDAY HOURS
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson would like to remind property owners they have an opportunity to take advantage of a 3% early payment discount on property taxes if paid by December 31. Anderson says, “Last month property owners saved over $5.8 million dollars on their tax bills by taking advantage of the 4% early …
PROPERTY TAX COLLECTIONS SET NEW RECORDS WHILE TAX PAYERS SAVE MILLIONS WITH EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS
Tax Collector Ben Anderson is pleased to announce that his Offices collected $145,000,000 in property tax, during the month of November. This represents 72.5% of the 2013 Tax Roll for Okaloosa County, a new record for the percentage of collection by this Office. Anderson says, “This is a joint effort by our entire Staff to …