City looks for tag money Nov 18, 2009
The state attorney general s office charged four deputy clerks from the Washington County tax collector s office with defrauding the state in late 2007. The attorney general s office accused the clerks of placing car tag purchasers in a cheaper tax district, which provided a discount on car tags and reduced the revenue due the city and state. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Sheriff charting office-holder history Nov 17, 2009
Up until 1971, the county sheriff was also the county tax collector, and in the chancery clerk's office, tax records never die. Rushing was able to find and confirm a handful of his sheriffs by crosschecking their names with tax records. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Fort Myers company is moving out, and up Nov 11, 2009
Company: Fiber SolutionsLocation: 12771 Metro Parkway, moving soon to 12120 Metro ParkwayEmployees: About 40Clients: Lee Memorial Health System; Chicos FAS, Lee County Sheriffs Office, Lee County Tax Collector. Related Topics. (The News-Press -- Business)
Board quashes change in candidate requirements Nov 4, 2009
The new document appeared Tuesday and reads: After the election of a county treasurer, county tax collector or county treasurer tax collector to office, that person shall complete a valid, continuing course of study as prescribed in this section and shall during the person's four year term of office on or before June 30 of the fourth year render to the state controller a certification indicating that the person has completed a continuing education program consisting of, at a minimum, 48 hours.... (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Lee County property tax bills being sent out Oct 30, 2009
12:13 P.M. Lee County property tax bills for 2009 are being mailed out; the county tax collector said all should be in the mail no later than Sunday. The county offers discounts for early payment: 4 percent in November, 3 percent in December, 2 percent in January and 1 percent in February. (The News-Press -- Business)
Pierce, Keener return to duty in Marlin Oct 29, 2009
Approved an agreement with Falls County Tax Collector for sending tax notices and collecting the fees. Approved a change order of 24,300 in the Water Plant construction due to a change in the TCEQ requirements. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
$4.5 million house in fraud case could be bonanza for Lee County Oct 24, 2009
The Parsonses have not paid their 2008 bill and owe $27,266 in taxes and interest, according to the Lee County Tax Collector Web site. (2 of 2). (The News-Press -- Business)
Cape Coral developer/broker's empire crumbles Oct 24, 2009
County Tax Collector records also show properties owned or represented as trustee by Eagle owed more than $800,000 in unpaid property taxes. The Thursday order by Lee Circuit Judge Michael McHugh called for Eagle to turn over to the lender, 5200 Ranch LLC, all the stock in Greg W. Eagle PA., plus a $450,000 promissory note from Cape Coral-based Acme Seafood Inc. Acme does business as Bubbas Roadhouse n at 2121 SW Pine Island Road. (The News-Press -- Business)
Property taxes due Tuesday Oct 10, 2009
Published: Friday, October 9, 2009 12:15 PM CDT Greene County Tax Collector C.J. Hays warned residents to not wait until the last minute to pay their personal property and real estate taxes, especially if they have questions or if theres a problem with their tax bill. The last day to pay property taxes is Tuesday, and because of the Columbus Day holiday, the courthouse will be closed Monday. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Titusville man takes credit card fee fight to Congress Sep 30, 2009
In May, Brevard County Tax Collector Lisa Cullen, for example, stopped accepting Visa credit and debit cards because of Visa requiring government agencies to sign merchant agreements that force them to pass on Visa's charges to all customers, and not just those using their Visa cards. (2 of 2). (Florida Today)
Five community groups take top honors at Superintendents Partnership Awards (10) Sep 20, 2009
District Office Partner Of The Year Finalist: Polk County Tax Collector s Office, nominated by Fine Arts Department. The Polk County Tax Collector s Office coordinates the annual Kids Tag Art Project. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Asking prices for Madoff's properties top $8.5M Sep 11, 2009
Madoff and his wife, Ruth, had successfully challenged the value of the home, resulting in a 2008 overpayment, said Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon. Last month, Ruth Madoff asked the tax collector to cut a new check made out in her name only. (USA Today -- Money)
Madoff's Manhattan penthouse on the market Sep 10, 2009
Madoff and his wife, Ruth, had successfully challenged the value of the home, resulting in a 2008 overpayment, said Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne M. Gannon. 1. (MSNBC -- Business)
Madoffs received $13,800property tax rebate Sep 7, 2009
But Ruth Madoff recently sent the uncashed refund check back to Palm Beach County Tax Collector Anne Gannon, with a letter dated Aug. 23 asking that it be reissued in her name alone. When asked for his opinion on the letter, Richard Rampell, an expert on Florida tax law, had only one guess for why she might have written it. (The Palm Beach Post)
Crowds try to beat sticker shock Sep 3, 2009
Published: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 10:10 AM EDT The Polk County Tax Collector s office was a popular place to be Monday morning ... Polk County Tax Collector Joe G. Tedder said during a phone interview Monday afternoon that he wanted to make it very clear that not a penny of the increased fees will go to his staff or the tax offices ... Just a few doors down from the Lake Wales branch of the Polk County Tax Collector, the Department of Motor Vehicles was in the midst of a rather trying day.... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Because of high demand, Ronnie Brannon, Columbia County tax collector, issues rain checks for motorists looking to renew tags Monday. Recipients of the rain checks can return to the office between now and Sept. 10 to renew tags at the old price. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Sep 2, 2009
Because of high demand, Ronnie Brannon, Columbia County tax collector, issues rain checks for motorists looking to renew tags Monday ... Published: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 6:12 AM EDT Local motorists lined the inside walls, the front steps and the drive-through window of the Columbia County Tax Collectors office on Monday, hoping to renew their tags before new, higher rates kick in today ... Columbia County Tax Collector Ronnie Brannon said it was unlike anything hed ever seen. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Full Story Sep 1, 2009
Then it adds: "The fees are not established or controlled by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, the county tax collector, or your local tag agent.". That response didn't sit well with House Majority Leader Adam Hasner, who has joined fellow Republicans in defending the increases. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Tax Collector Extends Monday Hours Aug 31, 2009
Due to long lines late last week -- caused partly by the rush to renew early and partly by a glitch at the third-party company that used to accept credit or debit cards -- the Duval County Tax Collector will extend its hours of operation Monday. All branch offices will open at 7:15 a.m. as normal, but will remain open until 7:30 p.m.. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Steven Burnette pays $400 for his tag renewals for his two vehicles, a trailer and two boats while his son Benjamen, 4, waits patiently at his side. \'It\'s gonna kill the senior citizens on Social Security,\' Burnette said about a tag increase that begins Tuesday. Columbia County Tax Collector Ronnie Brannon is extending office hours the day before the increase. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Aug 30, 2009
Columbia County Tax Collector Ronnie Brannon is extending office hours the day before the increase ... Published: Saturday, August 29, 2009 6:12 AM EDT Columbia County Tax Collector Ronnie Brannon is extending office hours on Monday, the last day for local residents to renew their license tags at the current rate. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Tax sales loom Aug 26, 2009
George Whitten and his four business partners wonder if there's someone out there who can write a check to the Madison County Tax Collector for $597,793 ... they surely will," said Kay Pace, Tax Collector in Madison County, which is owed about $4.6 million. The number of parcels up for grabs, so far, is about 2,800 in Madison County - up about 50 percent compared to last year, Pace said. The sales often take days to complete because of the volume of parcels and the number of bidders. Last year,... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Services return to Merritt Island Aug 24, 2009
The Brevard County Tax Collector and Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle are working together to provide some of the services lost on the island when the state closed an office earlier this year to save money. The new office is in the county tax collector's office, a few doors away from the old location ... The tax collector's office staffs it, so it wasn't necessary to hire additional employees, said Lisa Cullen, Brevard County tax collector. (Florida Today)
Florida drivers paying the price Aug 17, 2009
Front page news - newsjournalonline. MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Online travel companies target of lawsuit Aug 1, 2009
Palm Beach County tax collector sues online travel companies - South Florida Business Journal ... Palm Beach County tax collector sues online travel companies. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Unpaid property taxes hit localities Jul 30, 2009
In Nashville, about 5% of taxpayers don't pay their bills each year, but this year officials expect an additional 3% will fall behind, city and county tax collector Charlie Cardwell says. In Lee County, Fla. (USA Today -- Money)
JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT GOES AFTER DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAXES Jul 8, 2009
County Tax Collector Stephanie Stanton said the six were among 84 businesses with delinquent personal taxes, some from as far back as 1990. None of the businesses, Stanton said, have responded to phone calls or registered letters from her office. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Car tags going up Jul 4, 2009
The price hike will be due to a reduction in legislative tax credit signed into law as part of the state's new budget, said Washington County Tax Collector Patricia Lee ... -- There is a general delay caused by the time it takes for county tax collector offices to upload the new state tax credit rates into the county's computer systems, and for the formulation used to calculate those rates to be tested. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Supes approve military credit Jun 23, 2009
Tate County Tax Collector Ernie Brents wants to spread the word to local military families about some relief on their car tags. He spoke to the June 9 meeting of the Board of Supervisors about a provision in the state law, which applies to members of the armed forces who have been deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Appeal assessment if you think it's too high Jun 21, 2009
The assessments make their way to the county tax collector, who sends out property tax bills, usually in late October. Assessors have the option of sending a postcard or letter to all homeowners in their county by Aug. 1 notifying them of their new assessment. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
State budget impact will be felt on Sept. 1 Jun 21, 2009
Published: Saturday, June 20, 2009 10:07 AM EDT Polk County Tax Collector Joe Tedder is sounding the warning bells to area residents who will see one of the first tangible effects of the recently enacted Florida state budget come Sept. 1. That s when vehicle registrations and renewals for all vehicles will more than double, according to Tedder. (Lake Wales News, FL)
County OKs speed limits (172) Jun 16, 2009
Approved the errors, insolvents and litigations list submitted by Escambia County Tax Collector Joy Wiggins. This is a rubber stamp on what Mrs. Wiggins gives us, Chairman David Stokes said. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Investor buys certificate for taxes owed by Conrad Black, Robert Matthews Jun 2, 2009
"There was a fear that in this economy we wouldn't see these kinds of numbers," said county Tax Collector Anne Gannon. "We're delighted.". (The Palm Beach Post)
Blueberries galore May 31, 2009
We have a state representative, Debbie Boyd, who is going to be joining us and also our Suwannee County tax collector as well as our tax commissioner. The Civil Air Patrol will be with us and floats which will be judged on the theme: My Florida. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Missing tag decals to mean fewer county trusties working off fines at courthouse May 20, 2009
County Tax Collector Patricia Lee said there is a possibility the decals, which are given annually to county residents to place on their auto tags after paying their registration fee, may have been misplaced. I don't want to come out and say that someone took them, but the fact is they can not be located at the present time, Lee said. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Lee seeks back pay for the third time since acquittal May 6, 2009
GREENVILLE Vindicated Washington County Tax Collector Patricia Lee wants her money. For the third time since being acquitted March 4 in Circuit Court of two counts of attempting to defraud the state in an illegal car tag scheme, Lee has approached the Washington County Board of Supervisors about restoring wages she lost while being suspended from her position from Dec. 27, 2007, to April 9 by Gov. Haley Barbour. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Municipal election results May 6, 2009
Hinds County Tax Collector Eddie Fair is pitching himself as a "man of the people.". Eight of the 10 Democrats running for mayor of Jackson traded jabs at a debate Thursday that -partly because of the format - featured style and substance, drama and comedy. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tampa hotel owner files for bankruptcy May 5, 2009
Southeastern Income Properties listed 10 unsecured claims for $958,000, including $300,000 as a result of the lawsuit from Best Western, and $422,000 in taxes to the Orange County Tax Collector. Gulf South reported only one unsecured claim, a $41,380 tax bill owed to the Osceola County Tax Collector s office. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Municipal primaries today: Jacksonians go to polls undecided May 5, 2009
The mayoral field also includes Hinds County Tax Collector Eddie Fair, labor leader Brenda Scott, former Police Chief Robert Johnson, first-time municipal candidates Jabari Toins and John H. Jones, and perennial candidate Dorothy Benford. Chism said even the most minor candidates can make a difference in the race. (The Clarion-Ledger)
No front-runner emerges among familiar faces May 3, 2009
Former Jackson Police Chief Robert Johnson and Hinds County Tax Collector Eddie Fair rounded out the measurable end of the poll, with 3. 4 percent and 2. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Horhn, Crisler ahead in money Apr 29, 2009
Former Police Chief Robert Johnson, incumbent Mayor Frank Melton and Hinds County Tax Collector Eddie Fair ran distantly behind Crisler and Horhn with more than $50,000 in contributions for each. Labor leader Brenda Scott trailed the pack with $27,965 in contributions. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Lakeland Chevy dealership under siege files for Chapter 11 Apr 28, 2009
It lists more than $920,000 in unsecured claims including $733,000 owed to World Omni Financial on a contingent basis and more than $30,000 to the Polk County Tax Collector. Reader Comments. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Name recognition key in mayor race Apr 19, 2009
" Jones has spent money on his Web site, . He's running for office "electronically," he said. But, as of midweek, the owner of Access Telecommunications had not received a single campaign contribution through his Web site, he said. Jones may be one of the under-underdogs, and if experts are giving any of them a chance, they aren't talking. The overdogs, or at least the best-known candidates, include: Melton, former Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. - whom Melton defeated in a landslide in 2005 - state... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Our views: Collect whats due Apr 16, 2009
Thats why Brevard County Tax Collector Lisa Cullen and tourism officials are right to devise plans for tougher enforcement of the resort tax. Cullen, who took office in January, lost no time mounting a campaign to educate the public about who must register for a tourist development account number and pay the tax. (Florida Today)
Property tax time (7) Apr 12, 2009
Joy Wiggins and her staff in the Escambia County Tax Collector s Office are very busy trying to collect taxes owed property in the county. There is a list of delinquent tax papers listed in another section of this issue of The Brewton Standard. (Brewton Standard, AL)
News briefs: Shooting now a homicide as 1 of 3 victims dies Apr 9, 2009
The Fresno County Tax Collector will offer a drive-up location to drop off property-tax payments Friday, the last day to pay without a penalty. The Tax Collector will have employees collecting payments in the parking lot at Tulare and M streets, next to the county Hall of Records, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Car tag tales, con’t. Apr 8, 2009
GREENVILLE Four former employees of the Washington County tax collector s office entered guilty pleas in Circuit Court on Monday, but the judge did not accept their pleas. Instead, they were given non-adjudication by Judge Ashley Hines. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Attention Stanislaus County homeowners: Property taxes due Friday Apr 7, 2009
"We don't want property owners to pay the 10 percent penalty, so please pay by Friday," urged Gordon Ford, Stanislaus County tax collector ... But don't worry, Ford and other county tax collectors eventually will get what's due ... Stanislaus County Tax Collector: 525-6388. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Races are contested only in city Apr 3, 2009
Individuals who have not registered may obtain an application at the Brewster County tax collector s office or at. The early voting period is from April 27 to May 5. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Lewis rides tenuous wave of politics Apr 2, 2009
This political season, there are 16 candidates challenging Melton, including a former mayor, a city councilman, a former police chief, a state senator and a county tax collector. Most of the candidates will square off May 5 in the Democratic primary, during which the next mayor likely will be selected. (The Clarion-Ledger)
March 31st is Property Tax Deadline Apr 1, 2009
Payments should be mailed to Joe G. Tedder, Polk County Tax Collector, P.O. Box 1189, Bartow, FL 33831-1189 ... For more information, call the Polk County Tax Collector's Office at 534-4721. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
JPD staffing, pay cited Mar 21, 2009
Fair, the Hinds County tax collector, said more manpower and higher salaries top his list of changes he wants to bring to the JPD. Fair said the city needs to increase officers' salaries by $800 to $1,000 a year. He said the raises would improve morale and performance. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Melton off May ballot Mar 18, 2009
Melton had filed to run for a second four-year term and faced 17 challengers, including a former mayor, a state senator, a city councilman, a former police chief, a former district attorney and a county tax collector. His challengers began to react to the news Tuesday night. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Reasons remain unknown for bond refusal Mar 18, 2009
Lee had planned to be sworn in as Washington County tax collector in Circuit Court, as a result of her recent acquittal on two fraud charges. At a press conference Monday, Lee's attorney, Johnnie Walls, said that they thought the matter of the bond would be resolved by Monday morning, but the bond company she used when she was charged did not approve the new bond. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Jamie Martin, owner and president of Martin Interiors, gauges the comfort of a reclining chair displayed at Badcock Home Furniture & More booth at the 6th Annual North Florida Home & Patio Show at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. Mar 8, 2009
Columbia County Tax Collector Ronnie Brannon provided visitors with information about services from his office. The Rotary Club of Lake City-Downtown hosted the 6th Annual North Florida Home Show, which was sponsored by the Lake City Reporter, and had co-sponsors of Newman Media and SunState Federal Credit Union. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
A New Publix? Our Time Will Come Mar 7, 2009
It is now the office of the Polk County Tax Collector. Bartowans, perhaps more than other Publix customers, have been spoiled by the company. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
18 running for Jackson mayor Mar 7, 2009
Hinds County Tax Collector Eddie Fair is running, eight months after he came within hours of ordering Melton's northeast Jackson home to be auctioned off for nonpayment of taxes. Former Police Chief Robert Johnson, state Sen. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Third trial for Lee under way Mar 5, 2009
GREENVILLE A third trial for former county Tax Collector Patricia Lee was scheduled to begin in Washington County Circuit Court today. Lee was arrested along with eight former clerks in 2007 after an investigation found employees of the tax collector's office were placing car tag purchasers in cheaper tax districts to provide them a discount. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Melton to focus on city, election Mar 1, 2009
Hinds County Tax Collector Eddie Fair, for example, held his first fundraiser Sept. 30. In the last mayoral race in 2005, campaign finance reports show, Melton raised about $646,330. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Mistrial, possible retrial complicate politics Feb 25, 2009
"Whatever happened, we were prepared to go either way, whether he was going to be in the race or not in the race," said Eddie Fair, the Hinds County tax collector ... Hinds County Tax Collector Eddie Fair. (The Clarion-Ledger)
History is happening still Feb 24, 2009
"I was charged poll taxes by the Tate County Tax Collector, which was supposed to give me the right to vote. However, all black citizens in Tate County were denied the right to vote," he adds. In addition to the poll taxes, Davis was also required to be able to pass a test on the interpretation of the Constitution of the United States. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Tax chief Cullen shakes up staff Feb 15, 2009
Less than two months after winning a contentious political campaign, Brevard County Tax Collector Lisa Cullen has put some people into top positions that, for now, lack tax-collecting experience. Cullen promoted five campaign supporters who previously worked in auto tag and title operations to top administrative positions in the tax collection division. (Florida Today)
Abandoned structures overcome city's efforts Feb 8, 2009
Hinds County Tax Collector Eddie Fair said vacant houses are a compounding loss to the city and county treasuries because they drag down the value of homes around them. He said it also is common for vacant property owners to owe back taxes. (The Clarion-Ledger)
On the Agenda: Cumberland County Feb 8, 2009
Set county tax collector compensation. Delta Development presentation on request for LERTA program. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
