Georgians will have the opportunity to purchase qualified energy efficient products with NO state or local sales tax from Thursday, October 1 through Sunday, October 4, 2009. A broad range of products up to $1,500 marked with the ENERGY STAR logo and purchased for personal use are included in this unique incentive. Specifically, the sales tax exemption applies to ENERGY STAR qualified dishwashers, clothes washers, room air conditioners, ceiling fans, compact fluorescent light bulbs, dehumidifiers, programmable thermostats, refrigerators, doors and windows.
Certain water efficient products that carry the WaterSense logo will also be sales tax free. WaterSense-labeled products eligible for the sales tax exemption include bathroom sink faucets or aerators and high-efficiency toilets. To learn more about WaterSense, visit http://www.epa.gov/watersense.
In addition to the up-front cost savings provided by the sales tax holiday, ENERGY STAR appliances, electronics and lighting operate while using less energy – and less money – than older models. To learn more about ENERGY STAR and how the purchase of an energy efficient appliance can save you energy and money while protecting the environment, visit the interactive ENERGY STAR @ Home tool at www.energystar.gov.
Have questions about ENERGY STAR or the Georgia Sales Tax Holiday? Follow the links below for more information:
Consumer’s Guide to the Sales Tax Holiday
Get the essential info on where, when and how you can take advantage of this special incentive.
Information for Consumers
A one-page summary of the Sales Tax Holiday and the benefits of purchasing ENERGY STAR products.
Information for Retailers
Click here to be redirected the Georgia Retail Association Web site. Also, please see the link below regarding applicable products and purchases.
Applicable ENERGY STAR Products and Purchases
Official rules from the Georgia Department of Revenue for retailers and consumers of ENERGY STAR products.
Applicable WaterSense Products and Purchases
Official rules from the Georgia Department of Revenue for retailers and consumers of WaterSense products.
ENERGY RELATED INCENTIVES
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Federal Energy Tax Incentives
On August 8, 2005, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 was signed into law. Several consumer and business tax credits were included in the Energy Policy Act for energy efficient products including appliances, home improvement products and even vehicles. [Note: GEFA does not provide tax advice, please consult a qualified professional.] The following resources provide more information about the federal tax credits.
ENERGY STAR: Federal Tax Credits
The Tax Incentive Assistance Project
Looking for other energy incentives? Visit our "Incentives" page.
Keep checking this page for updates on the ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday!