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TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICEOrange County, Florida
www.octaxcol.com
TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE Orange County, Florida∙www.octaxcol.com
“How it happened in Orange County, Florida
A little bit of history !
1868 – TAX COLLECTORS BECOME CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERSFlorida’s Constitution of 1868 made first referenced to the Tax Collector as the Collector of Revenue.
Revenue Collector’s in this period were gubernatorial appointees who selected to serve two year terms.
1885 – TAX COLLECTORS BECOME ELECTED OFFICIALSUnder Florida’s 1885 Constitution gubernatorial appointments were curtailed and the election of “Tax Collectors” began.
The legacy of having local electors in each county choose their Tax Collector continues to this day.
PRESENT– TAX COLLECTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING STATE SERVICESUnder our current Constitution, the Tax Collector is responsible for providing a wide range of state services.
The Tax Collector is elected to serve four-year terms.
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In Chapter 197.663 of the Florida Statutes, the Florida legislature declared its expressed legal intent to keep the tax collection process free from even the appearance of undue influence from those
who levy, impose taxes, and who also budget and spend the people’s money.
TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE Orange County, Florida∙www.octaxcol.com
Our responsibilities…
Proudly serving the people of Orange County, Florida!
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State vehicle, vessel and mobile home registration and title tax/fee collections, distributions and selected enforcement (driver’s licenses)
“What the State of Florida requires us to do!”
State ad valorem property tax, non –ad valorem assessment and special assessment collections, distributions and enforcement
TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE Orange County, Florida∙www.octaxcol.com
Our responsibilities…
“What the State of Florida requires us to do!”
These services are performed on behalf of over 76 various local governments and agencies of the State of Florida.
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State hunting and fishing license feeCollections and distributions
State authorized, Local Business Tax Receipts (formally known as Occupational License)
collections, distributions and enforcement
TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE Orange County, Florida∙www.octaxcol.com
Our part in the system of checks and balances.“How we play our part in the tax process!”
LOCAL PROPERTY TAXATION
Taxing Authorities
Tax Collector
Property Appraiser
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TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE Orange County, Florida∙www.octaxcol.com
Our part in the system of checks and balances.“How we play our part as the referee!”
CITIZENS
STATE OF FLORIDA
LOCALTAXING AUTHORITIES
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TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE Orange County, Florida∙www.octaxcol.com
“The bottom Line!”Total Funds Processed
$1,838,310,368FY 09/10
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TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE Orange County, Florida∙www.octaxcol.com
Types of fees and commissions transacted.
“The closest thing to business in government!”
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TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE Orange County, Florida∙www.octaxcol.com
State and local government distribution.
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TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE Orange County, Florida∙www.octaxcol.com
Our expenses.
$16,849,285
Personnel 73%Operating 25%
Capital 2%
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FY 09/10
TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE Orange County, Florida∙www.octaxcol.com
Our budget.
“The bottom line!
Total Funds Processed$1,838,310,368
REVENUES $38,934,317EXPENSES $16,849,285
UNUSED FUNDING $22,085,032
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TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE Orange County, Florida∙www.octaxcol.com
Who oversees the budget?
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THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE Orange County, Florida∙www.octaxcol.com
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THANK YOU!
