Are Services Subject to Georgia Sales Tax?
Understanding Sales Tax on Products vs. Services in Georgia Are Both Products and Services Subject to Georgia Sales Tax? Question:Why is it that when Sandra buys nail polish she pays sales tax, but when she gets a manicure she does not have to pay sales tax? Answer:In the first scenario, Sandra is buying a product, […]
Georgia Tax Tribunal Attorney
Georgia Tax Tribunal Procedure After having a few questions about the exact procedure and what to expect once filing a Complaint with the Georgia Tax Tribunal, I have decided to write this post. Initial Filing and First Steps First Status Conference Hearing Second Status Conference Hearing Third Status Conference Hearing Note: The settlement will be […]
IRS Small Business Tax Attorney Roswell
Small Business Health Care Tax Credit Overview If you are a small business owner in Roswell, you might be wondering how the small business health care tax credit works when providing coverage for your employees. The Affordable Care Act includes the small business health care tax credit, which can benefit small employers who provide health […]
Sales Tax Attorney Norcross
Sales Tax in Norcross, GA for Business Owners If you are a business owner in Norcross, GA, then you are collecting 6% sales tax from your customers. That is 4% for the state and 2% for Fulton County. However, there are cases where you do not need to collect sales tax. Exemptions from Sales Tax […]
Georgia Sales Tax Audit on Shipping Charges
Overview of the Issue We have a client in Norcross, GA, that has a mish-mash of pickup and delivery for a variety of consumer goods. He is currently under audit, and the latest development concerns where and when sales tax must be applied on the gross receipts of his sales. Defining Delivery Charges Let’s start […]
Sales Tax Audit Attorney Alpharetta
Alpharetta Sales Tax Rate Overview The Alpharetta sales tax rate is 7%. Taxing Jurisdiction Breakdown Taxing Jurisdiction Rate Georgia state sales tax 4.00% Fulton County sales tax 3.00% Combined Sales Tax 7.00% Understanding Your Obligations as a Business Owner in Alpharetta, GA If you are a business owner in Alpharetta, GA, you are required to […]
Georgia Little Cigar Sales Tax Audit
Understanding Tax Responsibilities for Little Cigars If you are in the business of selling little cigars at your convenience store, then you should be charging the full excise tax as if they are any other tobacco product. In a recent audit, our client was selling little cigars without charging excise tax because he thought they […]
Out of State Vendors Register for Georgia Sales Tax
Overview of Requirements Beginning April 12, 2005, all vendors entering into a contract exceeding $100,000 with the Georgia Department of Administrative Services or any other state agency must register for sales and use tax regardless of whether the vendor has a physical presence in Georgia. Definition of State Agency The term “state agency” refers to: […]
Georgia Tobacco Sales Tax Audit Attorney
Tobacco Taxes If you are a convenience store or gas station owner in Georgia, then you should read this article. Selling tobacco products comes with many restrictions and sales tax obligations. Under audit, you need to make sure that your correct sales tax was paid and/or collected. Georgia’s State Excise Tax Rates: Initial Required Documents […]
Georgia Liquor Sales Tax Audit Attorney
Overview If you are in the business of selling liquor in the state of Georgia, you should pay close attention to some of the sales tax rates below. Malt Beverages Wine Table Wines Dessert Wines Fortified Wines Note: Some localities also collect a local tax, which can be up to 22 cents per liter. Frequently […]