Ad valorem tax, more commonly known as property tax, is a large source of revenue for local governments in Georgia. The basis for ad valorem taxation is the fair market value of the property, which is established as of January 1 of each year.
For Tax Information: Please call the Motor Fuel Tax unit, IFTA Section at (404) 417-6712.
A licensee seeking to cancel an International Fuel Tax Agreement (hereinafter "IFTA") account must do so by notifying the Georgia Department of Revenue in writing. The licensee may elect to check either the "Cancel License" box on Form IFTA-100-MN or submit a letter requesting cancellation.
Additional International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) decals may be ordered by submitting a request through Georgia Tax Center. All decal requests are processed on the next business day and mailed to the address on file. IFTA decals are $3 per set. You are required to have one set per vehicle.
Ad valorem is a Latin phrase that translates to “ing to the value.” The essential characteristic of ad valorem tax is that it is proportional to the value of the underlying asset , unlike a specific tax , where the tax amount remains constant, irrespective of the underlying asset's value.
The tax is levied on the assessed value of the property, which by law, is established at 40% of fair market value. The amount of tax is determined by the tax rate (mill rate) levied by various entities (one mill is equal to $1 for each $1,000 of assessed value, or 0.001) multiplied by the assessed value.
Additional International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) decals may be ordered by submitting a request through Georgia Tax Center. All decal requests are processed on the next business day and mailed to the address on file. IFTA decals are $3 per set. You are required to have one set per vehicle.
In order to file quarterly IFTA taxes, a trucker must register for an account with their base jurisdiction. This will require submitting an application form, along with providing documents such as qualified motor vehicle registration certificates, business names, etc.
Non-IFTA Jurisdictions United States: Alaska, Hawaii, and the District of Columbia. Canada: Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon Territory. Mexico: All states, and the Federal District of Mexico City.
Who Needs an IFTA License? Any qualified motor vehicle engaged in interstate commerce that is based in Georgia and is not IFTA registered in another jurisdiction must register and file reports and payments covering all jurisdictions with Georgia.