Friday, February 17, 2017

GA Internet Sales Tax Bill

The Georgia legislature wants to begin charging sales tax on internet sales.  They estimate that Georgia spends $5.1 billion a year on internet sales. The 4% sales tax would generate $200 million more in tax revenue the State to waste. County sales taxes at 4% to 6% would generate another $200 million to $300 million for counties and cities to get their cut.

Georgia taxpayers have been able to buy on-line and some of the shipping cost was off-set by not having a sales tax. Many shoppers find it more convenient to buy on-line. Adding this tax would make whatever we buy on-line 8% to 10% more.

The AJC 2/16/17 reports that the new tax would bring in $274 million more to the State and $200 million for municipalities and a total of $621 million by 2020.

If you think our State and local governments won’t waste all of this, you haven’t been paying much attention.


Norb Leahy, Dunwoody GA Tea Party Leader

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