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2009 Georgia Energy Holiday Oct 1 to Oct 4, 2009 ~ posted by Melanie Bailey

It's a great time to upgrade your appliances or install some low flow products!  For the next 4 days, there will be no sales tax on "Energy Star" approved appliances and water efficient products

The energy efficient products eligible for the exemption are as follows:

air conditioners	ceiling fans
fluorescent light bulbs	clothes washers
dishwashers	windows (including skylights)
refrigerators	programmable thermostats
dehumidifiers	doors

The water efficient products eligible for the exemption are as follows:

bathroom sink faucets or aerators
high-efficiency toilets and flushing urinals

The exemptions are intended for items purchased for non-commercial home or personal use. The exemptions do not apply to:

• products not specifically listed above;
• products with a purchase price over $1,500;
• products purchased for use in a trade or business;
• products that are rented or leased; or
• sales by or to a contractor or retail dealer performing a real property construction contract as a contractor.

For more information or if you have questions, visit Georgia Department of Revenue Website  

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2009 Georgia Sale Tax Holiday posted by Melanie Bailey

You may not have kids going back to school but...

Click here for information about the 2009 Georgia Sales Tax Holiday - July 30, 2009 – August 2, 2009

House Bill 120 provides for a sales tax exemption from both state and local sales taxes for certain items purchased between 12:01 am on July 30, 2009 and midnight August 2, 2009.

During the sales tax holiday period, a sales tax exemption applies to purchases of tangible personal property in the following categories:

Articles of Clothing. The exemption applies to articles of clothing and footwear with a sales price of $100 or less per item. Clothing accessories such as handbags, umbrellas, cuff links, handkerchiefs, jewelry, key cases, wallets, watches and watch bands, and ponytail holders and/or similar hair products are not exempt.

Personal Computers. A single purchase of $1,500 or less of personal computers and/or related accessories is exempt. If the single purchase exceeds $1,500, the entire transaction is taxable.

General School Supplies. The exemption applies to the purchase of general school supplies with a sales price of $20 or less per item.

The exemptions are intended for an individual's personal use. The exemptions exclude items rented, leased, purchased by businesses, or purchased for resale. The exemptions do not apply to items sold at theme parks, entertainment complexes, hotels, restaurants, and airports.

Have you heard?  Your $8,000.00 - Opportunity Expires November 30, 2009

(Georgia has an $1,800 tax credit in addition to the to the $8,000.00)

Click her for info about the $8,000.00 Tax Credit - don’t let this opportunity pass you (or someone you love) by

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