RELEASE DATE: JUNE 13, 2023 BARTOW, Fla. – The Office of the Tax Collector for Polk County, Joe. G. Tedder, is proud to announce a new milestone reached in fundraising for elementary school art programs in the 2022-2023 school year! Kids Tag Art (KTA), a 501(c)(3) program founded in Polk …
Kids Tag Art Awards of Distinction Announced
RELEASE DATE: MAY 5, 2023 LAKELAND, Fla. – Talented art students from across Polk County were honored and celebrated at the 17th Kids Tag Art (KTA) Awards of Distinction (AoD) ceremony in Lakeland on Thursday night. The Kids Tag Art (KTA) program, created in Polk County, now spans 15 counties …
Property Tax Deadline Means Long Lines at Tax Collector Service Centers
RELEASE DATE: Friday, March 17, 2023 Joe G. Tedder, Tax Collector for Polk County, advises taxpayers who have not paid their 2022 property taxes, to consider mailing in their property tax payments or paying online at polktaxfl.gov. Friday, March 31 is not only the end of the month, but it …
Kids Tag Art Goes On Sale To The Public March 7
Release Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Now in its seventeenth (17) year, the Kids Tag Art (KTA) program, originated through the Tax Collector’s Office of Polk County, Florida, continues to inspire fifth graders throughout the county in innovative thinking and creative problem solving, all while designing their own specialty vanity …
Polk County Tax Collector’s Office Recommends Avoiding the Lines by Using Florida MV Express Kiosks Located at Publix
RELEASE DATE: Thursday, January 26, 2023 The Tax Collector’s five service centers throughout Polk County will be experiencing longer than normal customer wait times during the months of February and March. Several factors contribute to the longer wait times. In the past, Federal income tax refunds would arrive during this …
Polk County Tax Collector’s Office Will Be Closed Monday For MLK Day
RELEASE DATE: Thursday, January 12, 2023 On Monday, January 16, 2023 the Polk County Tax Collector’s service centers throughout Polk County will be closed for business in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day. MLK day is also the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service. …
Polk County Tax Collector’s Office Holiday Closings
RELEASE DATE: Friday, December 16, 2022 With the holiday season fast approaching, the Tax Collector’s Office for Polk County (TCPC) announces its adjusted holiday hours to serve the public. Offices will be closed for Christmas and the New Year holiday on: Friday, December 23, 2022 Monday, December 26, 2022 Monday, …
Polk County Tax Collector’s Office Warns Customers of Overcharging by Private Online Actors
RELEASE DATE: Monday, December 5, 2022 The Polk County Tax Collector’s office is warning customers of the latest attempt by private online actors seeking to overcharge for the process and delivery of vehicle registration renewals. In one recent example, a customer paid $202.08 at Swifttags.com. However, had the customer used …
Polk County Tax Collector’s Office Will Be Closed for Thanksgiving
RELEASE DATE: Friday, November 18, 2022 The Polk County Tax Collector’s Office will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday, November 24-25, 2022. Our office will resume regular business hours on Monday, November 28, 2022. The Tax Collector’s Office for Polk County reminds Polk County property owners …
Polk County Tax Collector’s Office Will Be Closed for Veterans Day
RELEASE DATE: Monday, November 7, 2022 The Polk County Tax Collector’s Office will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Friday, November 11, 2022. Our office will resume regular business hours on Monday, November 14, 2022. The Tax Collector’s Office is proud to observe Veterans Day and celebrate the …