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Georgia Fuel Tax Rate Change, January 2016

  • Dec 14, 2015 | Gail Cole
Georgia: January 2016 prepaid sales tax rates announced.

Any motor fuel distributor licensed in Georgia must collect prepaid local tax on all motor fuel sold for highway use. The prepaid local tax rate is based on the average retail sales price, which is adjusted periodically by the Georgia Department of Revenue.

Prepaid local tax average retail sales prices (per gallon) in effect from January 1, 2016 through July 1, 2016 are as follows:

  • Gasoline: $1.78
  • Diesel (clear/dyed): $2.011
  • Aviation gasoline: $3.00
  • P.G. $1.954
  • Special fuel (includes CNG): $1.717

The above rates are subject to change. Additional information.

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Sales tax rates, rules, and regulations change frequently. Although we hope you'll find this information helpful, this blog is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal or tax advice.
Gail Cole
Avalara Author
Gail Cole
Gail Cole
Avalara Author Gail Cole
Gail began researching and writing about sales tax in 2012 and has been fascinated with it ever since. She has a penchant for uncovering unusual tax facts, and endeavors to make complex sales tax laws more digestible for both experts and laypeople.