Sales Tax in Waleska, Georgia in 2024

The combined sales tax rate for Waleska, Georgia is 6.00%. Your total sales tax rate combines the Georgia state tax (4.00%) and the Cherokee County sales tax (2.00%). Waleska doesn’t levy a city sales tax, nor a special tax.

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

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.

Waleska Sales Tax Rate 2024

Waleska is located in Cherokee County in Georgia, United States, and has a sales tax rate of 6.00%. This includes local and state sales tax rates.

Here is the breakdown of the Waleska's sales tax:

Tax Jurisdiction	Sales Tax Rate
State Tax	4.00%
County Tax	2.00%
Combined Rate	6.00%

This rate applies to the following zip codes in Waleska:

30183, 30114

How Does the Waleska Sales Tax Compare to the Rest of Georgia?

Waleska is among the cities with the lowest sales tax rate (6.00%) in Georgia. It is 3.00% lower than Georgia’s highest rate, which sits at 9.00% and can be found in cities like Columbus.

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

City	Sales Tax Rates
Waleska	6.00%
Auburn	6.00%-8.00%
Williamson	7.00%
Temple	7.00%-8.00%
Alpharetta	7.75%
Cadwell	8.00%
Columbus	9.00%

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

• Lumber City's sales tax rate is 8.00%
• Hagan's sales tax rate is 8.00%

What Creates Sales Tax Nexus in Waleska?

Waleska 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 Waleska Sales Tax?

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

• 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 Waleska taxpayers.

Who Needs a Sales Permit in Waleska?

Anyone who plans to sell taxable goods and services in Waleska 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 Waleska

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 Waleska, Georgia, and sell to a customer in Lumber City. Then, you’ll have to charge the customer the Lumber City sales tax rate.

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

How to File and Pay Sales Tax in Waleska

You have multiple options to file and pay Waleska 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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