Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson would like to remind Citizens that March 31st is the deadline to pay their 2014 Real Estate Property Taxes and Tangible Personal Property Taxes. Property taxes not paid by March 31st become delinquent and will be subject to delinquency interest and advertising fees, which are added to the gross …
KIDS TAG ART 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 has raised $9,091.00 for participating elementary schools at a time when money for art curriculum is …
DEADLINE FOR EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT EXTENDED
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson would like to inform property owners that the deadline to receive a 2% discount on property taxes has been extended to Monday, February 2, 2015. Anderson says “Because the January deadline falls on a Saturday, Florida Statutes permit our Office to extend the deadline for this early payment discount. …
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 …
MILLIONS SAVED USING EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNTS
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson announces, “During November Okaloosa County property owners saved over $6.1 million dollars on their tax bills by taking advantage of the 4% early payment discount.” He continues, “We collected over $153 million dollars, which led to such an enormous savings across the board for those who utilized the discount. …
Extended Deadline to Receive Discount on Property Tax Bills December 1st
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson encourages property owners to take advantage of the 4% early payment discount on property tax bills! The final day to receive that discount is typically the last day of November. This year, that day falls on the Sunday following the Thanksgiving holiday. Because of that, Anderson says State Statutes …
CONCEALED WEAPON LICENSE APPLICATION PROCESSING NOW AVAILABLE AT TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE
Local residents will be able to apply for their statewide Concealed Weapon License at the Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office starting this month. Tax Collector Ben Anderson has partnered with Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam H. Putnam to pass legislation that extends this opportunity to residents of Okaloosa County and the panhandle beginning September 22, …
VEHICLE REGISTRATION RENEWAL FEES LOWERED
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson encourages motorists to take advantage of the State’s reduction of Vehicle Registration Renewal Fees beginning September 1st. “The Governor signed legislation earlier this year that will save Florida motorists $395 million dollars in Vehicle Renewal Fees, based on an average savings of up to $25.00 per registration.” Anderson continues, …
BUSINESS TAX RECEIPTS NOW ONLINE
Those conducting business in Okaloosa County can now complete the Business Tax Receipt (formerly Occupational License) application online. Tax Collector Ben Anderson said, “Previously that transaction had to be completed in person. In our ongoing efforts to streamline Customer Service and make doing business with us as easy as possible, we encourage all new businesses …
New Web Based Business Tax Receipt Application for New Businesses
The Business Tax Receipt application is now web based and on our public website. We will be urging ALL new businesses to apply for a Business Tax Receipt this way. We can email customers the direct link to the application (https://okaloosatax.com/services/business-tax-receipt/btr-application/). Please do not send a paper application to a business unless it is a …