You can deduct only the Ad Valorem Tax portion of the annual auto registration on your Federal Schedule A. The new Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) does not appear to be deductible for Federal or Georgia purposes. In order to be deductible as a personal property tax, it must be imposed on an annual basis.
Georgia has two types of motor vehicle property taxes: TAVT – Applies to most vehicles purchased March 1, 2013 or later, with a few exceptions. Annual Ad Valorem Tax – Applies to most vehicles purchased prior to March 1, 2013 and non-titled vehicles.
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.
While real estate taxes are deductible at the federal level, Georgia does not offer a direct deduction for these taxes on its state income tax return. As always, staying informed about the latest tax laws and seeking professional advice is key to making the most of your financial situation.
If you are in the military, active duty, and stationed in Georgia, you may request exemption from Annual Ad Valorem Tax using a Military Annual Ad Valorem Tax Exemption (PT-471) form and certification from your Commanding Officer.
For the appeal to begin processing, your appeal needs to be in writing and must be received by the Board of Assessors no later than 45 days from the date that you were notified of the State Department of Revenue's value that is used for ad valorem taxes.
If you are in the military, active duty and stationed in Georgia, you may request exemption from TAVT using a Military Annual Ad Valorem Tax Exemption (PT-471) form and certification from your Commanding Officer.