Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 560-12-2-.50 - Hospitals, Sanitariums, Nursing Homes
(1) Hospitals, sanitariums and nursing homes
are primarily engaged in the business of rendering services and are deemed
users or consumers of all tangible personal property purchased for use or
consumption in connection with the operation of the institution. They are
required to pay the tax at the time of purchase, unless specifically exempt by
law. They shall pay the tax to registered vendors; however, if a vendor fails
to charge the tax, the purchaser shall be liable for the payment of the tax
directly to the State.
(2) Sales of
tangible personal property to hospitals, sanitariums and nursing homes owned
and operated by the Federal government, the State of Georgia, any county or
municipality of the state of Georgia, and hospital authorities created under
the provisions of Section 88-1803, Georgia Health Code, are exempt.
(3) When a hospital, hospital authority,
sanitarium or hospital organization, through any division or department,
engages in selling tangible personal property, it must register as a dealer,
collect, report and remit the tax.
(4) Private nonprofit licensed nursing homes,
general hospitals and mental hospitals coming within the provisions of Rule
560-12-2-.92 may apply for an
exemption.
Notes
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