Property Tax Comic

Mailing Your Tax Bill

During this time of the year, people ask me  - when are we going to mail the tax bills?  Well, here is how it works:

The Property Appraiser certifies the tax roll to our office .  This year that took place on Monday November 2nd.  By law we have twenty working days to get the bills mailed and be open for collection.

Office recognizes employee milestones

On Wedensday September 30th, our office recognized seven employees for reaching certain longevity milestones:

 

Thanks To Media And Manatee County Citizens

September 9, 2009
 
To the great media serving Manatee County:
 
Thanks for your help and support during the fee increase deadline rush!  Your proactive warning of the impending tsunami of customers in the Tax Collector offices was invaluable.  We could not have accomplished the tremendous volume of mail in renewals (56% above last August) and internet transactions (11,000+) without your help.
 

Federal Real ID Alters Driver License Requirements Jan. 1, 2010

Gather Go Get

Office Makes 4th Charity Donation Of Used Books

One of our office core values is Community/Social Responsibility.  We play an active role in enhancing the quality of life; both personally and as an organization.

Renters Beware - We Will Find You

My office is charged through a county oridinance with administering the tourist development tax (TDT).  It is also known as the "Bed Tax" or "Resort Tax."

Manatee Tax Collector's Office Now On Twitter


http://twitter.com/manateetax

More information on the fee increases

I recently wrote about the significant fee increases on a variety of services our office provides taking effect on September 1st.

Serious Fee Hikes Coming September 1st!

As you may have read the State of Florida balanced their budget by raising fees on many of the services provided by Florida Tax Collectors.