Accounting Focus, Inc. 770-419-1775
Foundation to Grow Your Business
Taxes & Government
Compliance with financial reporting laws is a MUST for every business. Accounting Focus will work with the business owner to ensure sales tax, property tax and other regulatory compliance.
We prepare year-end income tax returns for your business as well as personal tax returns.
We also assist you in filing quarterly estimated tax forms and payments.
If you already have a CPA, we can assist you in preparing standard financial statements for use by your CPA.
If you are being audited, we can provide an Enrolled Agent to prepare you and/or represent you before the IRS.
Georgia Sales and Use Tax
In Georgia, sales and use tax is due monthly. The return (even if no tax is due) and payment must be submitted no later than the 20th of the following month. Companies must apply for a sales tax # with the State of Georgia.
For forms and information, go to www.etax.dor.ga.gov/BusTax_SalesTax.aspx or call: 404-417-4477.
State of Georgia Annual Registration
Georgia corporations, partnerships and LLCs are required to file an annual regiatration with the Secretary of State no later than April 1. You can do so at www.sos.ga.gov. The annual fee is $ 50.00. You typically receive a reminder in the mail, but if you don't, it is still your responsibility to renew this registration.
Cobb County Business Personal Property Tax
All businesses in Cobb County must file a business personal property tax with the Assessor's Office by April 1 of each year. The return shows the company's fixed assets (except for vehicles) and inventory as of 01/01/ 00XX.
For companies with sales outside of Georgia, a Freeport Exemption is available for certain types of inventory.
For special assistance and questions regarding a tax payment plan, please contact:
Taxpayer Advocate Service
2400 Herodian Way
Smyrna, GA 30080
404-338-7962 or 404-338-8099
M-F: 8.30am - 4.30pm