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 …
Deadline Extension Reminder – Easy Payment Options – Convenient Hours
The final day to receive a 4% discount on property taxes typically is the last day of November. This year that day falls on the Saturday following the Thanksgiving holiday. Because of that, the early payment discount deadline will be extended one business day, to December 2, 2013. Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson says, …
Extended Deadline to Receive Discount on Property Tax Bills
Be sure to take advantage of the 4% early payment discount on your property tax bill! The final day to receive that discount is typically the last day of November. This year that day falls on the Saturday following the Thanksgiving holiday. Because of that, Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson says State Statutes allow …
Property Tax Bills Go Out with Easy Payment Options
Property owners can take advantage of the 4% early payment discount when paying their property taxes in November. Tax Collector Ben Anderson says, “Tax bills will be mailed on October 30, 2013 and can be paid as early as November 1.” He continues, “We will send approximately 121,785 bills for accounts, including notices for tangible …