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 …
TAXING AUTHORITIES BENEFIT FROM 100% CERTIFICATE SALE
Okaloosa County Tax Collector Ben Anderson is pleased to announce that the annual Tax Certificate Sale held on May 31, 2014, accomplished something rarely done in the State of Florida. Anderson shares that 100% of the Tax Certificates were sold and that Okaloosa County is the only county in the state to achieve this mark …
PATRIOTS’ TRAIL GETS HELP FROM TAX OFFICE
The Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office presented the Greater Ft. Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce a check for money raised to support the Col. Bud and Dorie Day Patriots’ Trail. Those attending the check presentation included Tax Collector Ben Anderson, Fort Walton Beach Tax Collector’s Office Manager Cristina Davenport, Tax Collector employee Nikki Davidson, Mrs. …
TAX COLLECTOR TEAM CONDUCTS WORKSHOPS ON TAX CERTIFICATE SALE
Representatives from the Okaloosa County Tax Collector’s Office will be speaking to Civic groups and organizations around the county, educating citizens on the annual Tax Certificate Sale. Winning bidders can earn between 5% – 18% interest. Tax Collector Ben Anderson says, “These workshops are a great place for us to share valuable information with our …
TAX PAYMENT INSTALLMENT PLAN AVAILABLE
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 …
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 …