September 2005

Energy Star Appliances Get Tax Break

Don't miss the October sales tax holiday

House Bill 559, recently signed into law by Governor Sonny Perdue, gives Georgians a break on buying energy efficient appliances.

The bill establishes a state sales tax holiday on October 6-9 for products that have earned the Energy Star having a price tag of less than $1,500 bought for noncommercial home or personal use. Other sales taxes, like local option sales taxes, will still apply.

Products eligible for the break include dishwashers, clothes washers, air conditioners, ceiling fans, incandescent or fluorescent light bulbs, dehumidifiers, programmable thermostats and refrigerators that have achieved the Energy Star performance levels.

More Information:  Georgia Legislature and Energy Star.

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