Tax Commissioner's Office Prepared for Tax Change on Auto Sales
The Gwinnett tag office in Peachtree Corners, along with all county tag offices, ready to handle change to new auto tax law when it goes into effect March 1, 2013.
Although other counties may be making special preparations, Gwinnett County tax officials say they are prepared for the coming tax change on auto sales. "We don't think we'll have a big problem" handling the routine of the new "title tax" that takes effect March 1, said Paula Martin of the Gwinnett tax commissioners office. On that date, the annual "birthday tax" expires for state vehicle owners who purchase a new vehicle. It means that people purchasing a vehicle will pay a one-time "title tax" -- 6.5 percent in 2013 -- as opposed to the annual ad valorem tax that is due on the vehicle owner's birthday. It applies to purchases from dealers as well as deals between individuals. WSB-TV has reported that the state Department of Revenue is …
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12:15 am on Sunday, February 24, 2013
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