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Georgia 2012 Tax Free Days "School" and "Energy Efficient Products"

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 GREC# 169695

The first Tax Holiday in Georgia in 2012 is August 10th and 11th and it's for "school supplies" that include the following:

  • Clothing and footwear with a sales price of less than $100 per item
  • A single purchase with a sales price of $1,000 or less of personal computers and personal computer- related accessories
  • General school supplies to be used int he classroom or in classroom-related activities with a sales price of $20.00 or less per item

The exemption does NOT apply to:

  • Clothing accessories, jewelry, handbags, umbrellas, eye-wear, watches, watchbands, cellular devices, furniture, computer related accessories designed for recreational use (sorry no games kids), items used in a trade or business or for resale, or rentals
  • Sales in theme parks, entertainment complexes, public lodging establishments, restaurants or airports.

Later in the fall a second Tax Free weekend for energy efficient items will take place October 5th through 7th 2012 and the following items will be tax exempt:

  • Energy efficient products with a sales price of $1,500 or less per item
  • Water efficient products with a sales price of $1,500 or less per item

This means any energy efficient item for noncommercial home or personal use to include:

  • dishwasher
  • clothes washer
  • air conditioner
  • ceiling fan
  • fluorescent light bulbs
  • dehumidifier
  • programmable thermostat
  • refrigerator
  • door or window that has been designated by the EPA and the Dept of Energy as meeting or exceeding each agency's energy saving efficiency requirements or which as been designated as meeting or exceeding such requirements under each agency's Energy Star Program.

Water efficient products mean any product used for the conservation or efficient use of water which has been designated by the United States EPA as meeting or exceeding specific water saving efficiency requirements or which as been designated as meeting or exceeding specific requirements under the agency's Water Sense Program.

So this weekend go out and get the computer and clothing items and then in October replace that old appliance that is an energy hog in your home.  Take advantage of these tax savings.

 

 

 

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Comments (5)

Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Kudos to state of Georgia for making it easier for parents to get their children ready for school. Another fantastic Localism post, Tammy.  Hope all is well with you & your family.  I haven't been around much this summer, but fall is coming.  Have a good day.

Aug 07, 2012 03:10 AM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Tammy, great information! We have a tax free week for school clothing, etc. I forgot it was coming up and outfitted my grandson for kindergarten. Silly me, I could have saved, saved, saved!

Aug 07, 2012 03:29 AM
Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Mary- Kudos to our current Governor for giving us these days back.  Didn't have them for a couple of years.

Andrea- Yeah, I wish I could have held out for the new refrigerator, but the prospect of keeping my food in an ice chest for months seemed foolish.  Thinking of replacing the A/C, wonder if the item has to cost less than $1,500 or if only the first $1,500 is tax exempt.  Might have to make that call.

 

Aug 07, 2012 03:36 AM
Shannon Milligan, Richmond VA Real Estate Agent/Associate Broker
RVA Home Team - Richmond, VA
RVA Home Team - Winning with Integrity.

Saving our wallets and saving the environment...both are music to my ears!

Have a wonderful week!

Aug 07, 2012 04:46 AM
Andrew Herren
Craig Massee Real Estate - Milledgeville, GA

Every penny counts! Thanks for the reminder Tammy!

Aug 07, 2012 06:34 AM