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What This Bill Does
The Martin County Tax Collector provides an online portal for residents to pay property taxes, business taxes, tourist taxes, and vehicle registration renewals. Users can process multiple payments in a single transaction, though credit card payments incur an additional third-party processing fee.
Residents can manage various county tax and licensing obligations remotely, but must account for a 2.75% surcharge when using credit cards for these payments.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Martin County Property Owners
They are provided with an online method to pay real estate and personal property taxes.
Local Business Owners
They may use the portal to pay local business taxes and manage applications.
Motorists
They can use the portal to renew vehicle tags and registrations.
Key Facts
- Residents can pay real estate taxes, tangible personal property taxes, local business taxes, and motorist services renewals online.
- The online system allows users to add multiple items to a single shopping cart before checkout.
- Credit card payments are subject to a 2.75% third-party processing fee that is not retained by the Tax Collector's office.
- Service fees are assessed by the office if a payment transaction is dishonored by a bank, in accordance with state and federal law.
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- The Accounting Department can be contacted at 772-288-5600 for information regarding wiring U.S. funds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I pay multiple tax bills at once?
Is there an extra cost for paying with a credit card?
Who do I contact if I need to wire funds?
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Third-Party Fee Structure
The Tax Collector explicitly clarifies that the 2.75% credit card fee is a third-party charge and not revenue for the county office.
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