Wednesday, March 27, 2002

Sales Tax holiday is this weekend

Fayette Countians will get a break this weekend from paying state and local sales tax courtesy of Governor Barnes and the Georgia Legislature on clothing, footwear, school supplies and computers during two "Shop Georgia!" sales tax holidays.

The first holiday period begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday and continues until midnight Saturday. The second holiday period begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, and continue until midnight Aug. 3.

"These sales tax holidays will help Georgia families save money on many of the items they need," said Georgia Revenue Commissioner T. Jerry Jackson. "However, there are some limitations and special features, which are important for the shopping public to understand.

"For example, clothing and footwear is exempt up to $100 per item, and there is no limit on the number of eligible clothing or footwear items an individual can purchase without sales tax. During the holiday, sales tax will only be collected on the full purchase price of any item that exceeds $100."

School supplies are exempt up to $20 per item and like clothing and footwear, there is no limit on the number of items that can be purchased.

Sales tax will be due on the purchase of any individual item costing more than $20.

Georgia shoppers can also purchase computer hardware and accessories up to $1,500 tax-free during the "Shop Georgia!" weekend.

Jackson encourages retailers and consumers desiring a comprehensive list of exempt items and more information about the sales tax holiday or the DOR regional offices to visit the Department's Web site at www.gatax.org.

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