Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 560 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Chapter 560-12 - SALES AND USE TAX DIVISION
Subject 560-12-2 - SUBSTANTIVE RULES AND REGULATIONS
Rule 560-12-2-.42 - Florists and Nurserymen
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) The tax applies to retail sales of flowers, potted plants, shrubbery, nursery stock, wreaths, bouquets, and similar items.
(2) When a nurseryman, florist, or other person makes retail sales of shrubbery and similar items, and as a part of the transaction agrees to transplant them on the land of the purchaser for a lump sum, the tax applies to the total charge therefor, except in those cases where installation is billed separately.
(3) Where florists sell through telegraphic delivery association the following rules will apply:
(4) Where a florist directs a wedding, furnishes flowers, decorations, refreshments, etc. for a flat charge, the total charge is subject to the tax. However, if a separate charge is made for professional services, such charge may be excluded from the sales tax base.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 48-2-12, Chap. 48-8.