Audit: Ga. Tax Exemption For Farmers ‘Vulnerable To Misuse And Abuse’

Under the GATE program, Georgians who produce at least $2,500 worth of agricultural products per year don’t have to pay the sales tax on farming equipment and supplies.

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A $300 million Georgia program meant to save farmers money on everything from tractors to pigs is susceptible to fraud, according to state auditors.

The Georgia Agriculture Tax Exemption (GATE) was already the target of criticism from some local government officials in rural parts of the state who contend it further depresses their sluggish sales tax revenues.

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