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 …
SAVE TIME AND MONEY– With Bill Express
Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. – Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson would like to encourage Citizens to sign up to receive a copy of their tax bills via email. Presently there are 108,330 Real Estate accounts and 13,526 Tangible Personal Property accounts in Okaloosa County. Anderson says, “In working to save Taxpayers time and money …
Tax collector office moves to new space, offers new services
by A.J. Nunes 96th Test Wing 9/10/2013 – EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Working closely with base officials, the Okaloosa County Tax Collector recently moved to a new, larger workspace in Bldg. 210 as part of their commitment to serving military personnel and their dependents. Formerly housed in a small office with only two …
TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE RECOGNIZED FOR FINANCIAL EXCELLENCE
The Okaloosa County Tax Collector Office was recognized by the Florida Tax Collector Association with an Award of Excellence in Financial Operations. The Tax Collector’s Office also received a Certificate of Merit for an audit clear of any findings. Chairman of the awards program, Michael C. Love said, “Okaloosa is one of only four counties …
TAXING AUTHORITIES AND LOCAL INVESTORS BENEFIT FROM CERTIFICATE SALE
This year’s annual Tax Certificate Sale was a win-win for both Okaloosa County and investment bidders. Tax Collector Ben Anderson stated, “The sale allows our Office to collect the remaining unpaid property taxes on behalf of the local governments, and at the same time, offers investors an opportunity to receive higher interest rates and returns …
FLAT RATE FOR BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS
Business owners and those seeking to open a business in Okaloosa County will pay one, flat rate for their Business Tax Receipts (BTR) starting July 1, 2013. The Board of County Commissioners adopted a revised ordinance presented by the Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office which outlines the cost for a BTR. Formally known as an …
Tax Certificate Sale Florida Statutes require the Tax Collector annually, on or before June 1st to conduct a sale of tax certificates on all lands for which taxes are delinquent for the preceding year. The Tax Certificate Sale in 2013 will take place on Saturday, June 1, 2013. All bids must be submitted on the …