The Georgia Agriculture Tax Exemption

(GATE) is a new program created by Georgia HB386, which offers qualified agriculture producers a sales tax exemption on agricultural equipment and production inputs. This program will replace the Agricultural Certificate of Exemption (ST-A1) form. More information can be found at www.agr.georgia.gov. Starting November 15, 2012 questions can be answered by phone at (855) FARM TAX, or (855) 327-6829. If you would like to receive text messages with updates on the new tax exemption program, simply text (GATE) to 72727.

Effective January 1, 2013 qualified agricultural producers will be required to have a tax exemption certificate in order to purchase specified products without being charged sales tax on those items.

Qualified agricultural producers must submit their new tax exemption certificate to their retailer in order to receive a sales tax exemption on agriculture equipment and production inputs, starting in January.

Applications for the exemption certificate will be accepted starting November 15, 2012.

Applications may be completed electronically online at www.agr.georgia.gov or submitted by mail. We anticipate applications being available at your local county Farm Bureau office. You may also contact GGIA for more information.

Yes. There is a small fee for the exemption certificate. Cost for the exemption certificate will be $20 if processed online or $25 for written applications. Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard or personal check.