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GA HB925

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2020

Primary Sponsor

Terry Rogers

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Georgia Code Section 48-8-3 to expand the categories of high-technology companies eligible for a sales and use tax exemption on the sale or lease of computer equipment incorporated into facilities in Georgia
  • Adds four new North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes to the eligible list: 541713, 541714, 541715, and 541720, which cover research and development in nanotechnology, physical/engineering/life sciences, and other related fields
  • Updates the NAICS classification reference from prior versions to the 2017 edition and removes several outdated codes while adding new ones (e.g., 334614, 511210, 517311, 517312, 517410, 517911, 517919, 518210, 522320, 541330)
  • Retains the existing $15 million threshold requirement, meaning the exemption applies only when computer equipment sales exceed $15 million per calendar year or leased equipment fair market value exceeds $15 million per calendar year

Legislative Description

Sales and use tax; categories of companies that are eligible for an exemption on the sale or lease of certain computer equipment; revise

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

3/9/2020

Full Bill Text

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