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’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 …
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 …
Tourist Development Tax Proposal for Okaloosa County, Florida
Tourist Development Tax Proposal for Okaloosa County, Florida Please click on web link to see and download our proposal at: http://www.scribd.com/doc/98680086/Tourist-Development-Tax-Proposal#page=1 or http://tinyurl.com/7mtxpwb
TAX COLLECTOR TEAM CONDUCTS WORKSHOPS ON TAX CERTIFICATE SALE
Representatives from the Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office are speaking to groups and organizations around the county, educating citizens on the annual Tax Certificate Sale. Tax Collector Ben Anderson says, “To have the ability to earn anywhere from 5% – 18% interest is exciting news. Last year, the average interest earned was 9.8%.” He continues, …