Barry Foster
The Tax Commissioners provide the following services for Ben Hill County Residents
- The Tax Commissioner is an elected Constitutional Officer responsible for every phase of collecting property taxes, from the preparation of the digest, billing, accounting, and disbursements.
- Property taxes include those assessed on real estate, public utilities, and ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles and mobile homes. These collections are disbursed to state, county, school, and city governing authorities.
- As a tag agent for the State of Georgia, the Tax Commissioner is also responsible for the collection of all taxes, fees, and penalties for motor vehicles applicable under the Georgia Code. The Tax Commissioner enforces all regulations mandated by the state.
- A large percentage of the revenue realized by the Ben Hill County Board of Commissioners and Board of Education is generated from ad valorem taxes collected by the Tax Commissioner. The financial stability of these institutions largely depends upon the efficient operation of the Tax Commissioner's office. The City of Fitzgerald also benefits from taxes collected on motor vehicles, and mobile homes.
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