Tangible personal property tax is delinquent April 1 and fees apply. A third party collects delinquent tangible personal property tax on our behalf. There is a 20% collection fee added to the total gross amount due. Within 45 days after delinquency, the property is advertised in a local newspaper and advertising costs are added.
Tax Warrants
Tax warrants are issued June 1 on all unpaid tangible personal property taxes. Within 30 days, our agency files a petition with the Clerk and Comptroller for an order directing levy and seizure of the property. If the Clerk and Comptroller finds the taxes that appear on the tax roll are unpaid, the court shall issue its order directing levy and seizure of the tangible personal property.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I don’t pay the delinquent tangible personal property tax bill
Your assets will be in jeopardy of being seized for the unpaid taxes and costs. If the assets have been sold, removed or discarded, the taxpayer is still responsible for the delinquent tax due.
I was contacted by Revenue Recovery Solutions, who are they?
They are a third-party company that collects delinquent tangible property taxes on behalf of the tax collector.
Why did I receive a letter from your office about a court hearing?
Tax warrants are issued in June on all unpaid Tangible Personal Property taxes. The Constitutional Tax Collector applies to the Clerk & Comptroller for an order directing levy and seizure of the property for unpaid taxes and costs.
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What happens if I don’t show up to the court hearing?
Appearance in court is only to contest the bill. Appearance is not necessary, as the warrant will get ratified, which grants the Palm Beach County Tax Collector rights to seize and auction assets associated with the bill to satisfy the lien.
I received a letter from the Clerk of Court. What does “Final Judgment” mean?
Final Judgment grants the Palm Beach County Tax Collector rights to seize and auction assets associated with the bill to satisfy the lien.
Delinquent Taxes List
For a list of delinquent tangible personal property taxes click the button below.
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