One-time TAVT hits some twice

By Dana Fowle

Published April 25, 2016

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Not sure of the ins and outs of the state's ad valorem tax rules? Well, if you lease a vehicle, you will pay it twice.

ATLANTA - Just three years ago Georgia did away with the annual birthday tax on vehicles, switching to the title ad valorem tax. It was sold to the public as a one-time fee. But in some situations, the state comes back for seconds.