Sales Tax in Peachtree City, Georgia in 2024

The combined sales tax rate for Peachtree City, Georgia is 7.00%. Your total sales tax rate combines the Georgia state tax (4.00%) and the Fayette County sales tax (3.00%). Peachtree City doesn’t levy a city sales tax, nor a special tax.

We'll walk you through how the sales tax rate is determined for Peachtree City and address some common questions you may have. We'll also cover how to collect, audit, and remit sales tax in Peachtree City.

Plus, we’ll share the best solution that will ensure you are always compliant across the entire sales tax lifecycle.

Disclaimer: Our sales tax data is updated on a quarterly basis.

Peachtree City Sales Tax Rate 2024

Peachtree City is located in Fayette County in Georgia, United States, and has a sales tax rate of 7.00%. This includes local and state sales tax rates.

Here is the breakdown of the Peachtree City's sales tax:

Tax Jurisdiction	Sales Tax Rate
State Tax	4.00%
County Tax	3.00%
Combined Rate	7.00%

This rate applies to the following zip codes in Peachtree City:

30277, 30214, 30215, 30276, 30290, 30269

How Does the Peachtree City Sales Tax Compare to the Rest of Georgia?

Peachtree City’s 7.00% sales tax rate is 2.00% lower than the highest sales tax rate in Georgia, which stands at 9.00% in cities like Columbus.

It is 1.00% higher than the lowest sales tax rate in Georgia, which stands at 6.00% in cities like Marietta.

To give you a better idea, here’s a comparison of Peachtree City sales tax rates with a few other cities in Georgia:

City	Sales Tax Rates
Woodstock	6.00%
Loganville	6.00%-7.00%
Summerville	7.00%
Temple	7.00%-8.00%
Milton	7.75%
Ty Ty	8.00%
College Park	8.75%-9.00%

You can also compare the sales tax rate of Peachtree City against the Georgia cities closest in population size:

• Peachtree Corners's sales tax rate is 6.00%
• Milton's sales tax rate is 7.75%

What Creates Sales Tax Nexus in Peachtree City?

Peachtree City follows the nexus rules as set out by Georgia sales tax law. It doesn’t have any nexus rules outside of the state law. 

Read More: Check out our detailed guide on Sales Tax in Georgia.

Georgia sales tax nexus rules include:

• Physical Nexus: If you have an office, warehouse, or any other place of business.
• Economic Nexus: If you have gross sales exceeding $100,000 or 200 or more retail transactions in the state in the previous or current calendar year.
• Trade Shows: If you participate in trade shows for more than 5 days in a period of 12 months and have sales of more than $100,000.
• Employee Location: If you have employees, contractors, salespeople, installers, other personnel, or a third-party affiliate in the state. 

What Products Are Exempt from Peachtree City Sales Tax?

Georgia sales tax law grants the following tax exemptions, which are valid in Peachtree City: 

• Objects of art and of anthropological, archeological, geological, horticultural value as well as zoological objects or similar tangible personal property.
• Sales of water delivered through water mains, lines, or pipes.
• Sales of tangible personal property manufactured or assembled in Georgia for export.
• Sales or use of prescription drugs that are lawfully dispensable for the treatment of natural persons
• Insulin syringes and blood glucose level measuring strips dispensed without a prescription.
• Rental of videotape or film to persons charging admission fees to view the tape or film. 
• Food stamps or WIC coupons are used as the payment method.

There are no additional exemptions unique to Peachtree City taxpayers.

Who Needs a Sales Permit in Peachtree City?

Anyone who plans to sell taxable goods and services in Peachtree City or anywhere in Georgia needs to get a sales permit.

You can register for a Georgia seller's permit online at the Georgia Department of Revenue.

How to Collect Sales Tax in Peachtree City

Georgia is a ‘destination-based’ sales tax sourcing state. 

What does this mean?

When you make a taxable sale to a customer in Georgia, you should charge the combined sales tax rate at the buyer’s ship-to address. 

For instance, you have a business located in Peachtree City, Georgia, and sell to a customer in Peachtree Corners. Then, you’ll have to charge the customer the Peachtree Corners sales tax rate.

Learn more about origin-based and destination-based sales tax sourcing here.

How to File and Pay Sales Tax in Peachtree City

You have multiple options to file and pay Peachtree City sales tax returns:

• File and pay online: File and pay online at the Georgia Tax Center. You are required to file online if you owe more than $500.
• File and pay by mail: Fill out Sales and Use Tax Returns and Addendums (Form ST-3) and mail in your payment.
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