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Dear Summer,
Georgia Conservation Voters would like to welcome
our newest memberst to our mailing list. Thank you
for your support and involvement as we work to
preserve Georgia's natural landscape
by changing its political landscape. Our impact in
Georgia is only as strong as our supporters so thank
you for staying abreast on GCV's activities through
this enewsletter. Please be encouraged to get more
involved by visiting our website.
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Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday
Last legislative session the General Assembly passed
House Bill 1219, which provides for a sales tax
exemption from both state and local sales taxes for
four (4) days, August 3 ? 6, 2006, for covered items
and specific energy efficient products. The purchase
of energy efficient products with a sales price of
$1,500 or less is exempt. The product must meet or
exceed EPA and DOE standards for energy efficient
products and be purchased for home or personal use.
By using Energy Star products you can cut back on
your energy consumption and reduce air pollution.
Energy Star qualified products span more than 40
categories including lighting, home electronics,
heating and cooling equipment and appliances.
Whether you need a new computer or new lightbulbs,
help save the planet by purchasing Energy Star
products, and save money on sales tax while you?re
at it August 3rd through the 6th.
During the sales tax holiday period, a sales tax
exemption also 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.
For More on the Tax Holiday...
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Georgia Conservation Voters (GCV) is a non-partisan
citizens' organization dedicated to protecting
Georgia's environment and the health of all
Georgians by advocating in the legislature and in
the media for strong environmental protections;
helping to elect conservation-minded leaders to
Georgia's General Assembly and selected local races;
and by holding our elected officials accountable for
how well they worked to protect and restore
Georgia's environment.
Sincerely,
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