Beginning March 1, 2013, the Georgia tax rules applicable to motor vehicles changed significantly. Generally, any motor vehicle purchased on or after March 1, 2013 and titled in Georgia is exempt from sales and use tax and the annual ad valorem tax, also known as the “birthday tax.” These taxes are replaced by a one-time tax called the [...]

Fair Market Value is the value listed in the Department of Revenue assessment manual minus trade-in for dealer sales. If not listed in the assessment manual, use the greater of the value from the bill of sale or the “clean retail” value from the NADA guide, January 1, 2013 edition, minus trade-in value for dealer [...]

GIADA diligently works to keep members abreast of new forms as they come available. Please make note of the following new additions: MV-1 Revised Title Application MV-30 Veteran’s Affidavit for Relief MV-66 Dealers Affidavit of Relief From TAVT PT-471NS Non-Resident Service Member’s Affidavit TAVT Opt-in Affidavit Rental Certification Affidavit Affidavit to Certify Immediate Family Relationship [...]

Doc Fees and Advertising Prices - Last week, Fox Five Atlanta TV ran a story entitled “Some Local Car Dealerships Add Unadvertised Fees.” This created much confusion for many dealers and GIADA fielded dozens of calls about this. I am pretty sure that some dealers were penalized by the Governor’s Office of Consumer Protection and have paid fines [...]

Please use this convenient link to reach the Georgia Tax Commissioner’s Tag Office Location. MVD Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday excluding state holidays. >> Tax Commissioner’s Tag Office Locator Tool >> Cities and Counties Database: http://georgia.gov/municipality-list

Sales Tax Remittance Report Information: Dealers will continue to be required to submit regular Sales Tax Reports. You will still report your sales but your sales will be exempt from Sales Tax. BHPH Dealers paying sales tax on the “cash” basis, will continue to remit sales tax on the net payment until the account is [...]

There is some confusion with respect to the DOR bulletin that was sent out by my office last week. Specifically, with the TAVT Fee for BHPH Dealers. This DOR bulletin provides a brief summary of the changes to the state and local title ad valorem tax fee (“TAVT”) under O.C.G.A. § 48-5C-1 pursuant to amendments recently signed [...]

The following bulletin provides a brief summary of the changes to the state and local title ad valorem tax fee (“TAVT”) under O.C.G.A. § 48-5C-1 pursuant to amendments recently signed into law in House Bill 266. Click here to view bulletin. See Fair Market Value for New Motor Vehicles For our BHPH Dealers, when you read the [...]

GIADA OBTAINS RESOLUTIONS AND VICTORIES AT STATE CAPITOL IN HB 266   Passed the House and Senate and Signed by the Governor HB 266 is Effective Immediately [Click here to view bill.] from Paul John, Executive Director GIADA OBTAINS RESOLUTIONS AND VICTORIES AT STATE CAPITOL IN HB 266 First of all, I appreciate our Members being [...]

March 4, 2013 - House Bill 266 passed in the House yesterday, but without our BHPH language, which would have given BHPH Dealers a 2 percent discount in TAVT Fees. It is scheduled for a Senate conference committee today.