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Griffin bases its business tax on employees, not revenue: a $50 flat tax, a $50 admin fee and $60 per employee up to 20.
Taxed by headcount, not revenue
Griffin is in Spalding County, south of Atlanta. The City of Griffin says owners must register and pay occupational tax before operating. Certificates run January 1 to December 31, and a new one is valid from your start date to year-end. The tax is a $50 minimum flat tax plus a $50 administrative fee plus an employee charge: $60 each for 1 to 20, then $1,200 plus $30 each over 20.
Employees are counted on a full-time equivalent basis, and only W-2 workers count, not 1099 contractors. The city's own example: six employees means $50 admin, $50 flat tax and $360, for $460 total. Licensed professionals can instead pay $400 per professional.
Renewal notices go out in November, and you have until January 31 to renew without penalty. Out-of-state businesses with no Georgia location may also get a Griffin certificate if they work in the city. The Tax & Licensing office is on the third floor at 100 S. Hill Street (770-233-4130).
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Griffin occupational tax
From the City of Griffin's Tax & Licensing page.
- Occupational tax
- $50 flat + $50 admin + $60 per employee (1-20); W-2 employees only, full-time equivalents. Professionals may pay $400 each. City of Griffin
- Renewals
- Notices in November; renew by January 31 without penalty. City of Griffin
Griffin questions
How is Griffin's business tax figured?
A $50 flat tax, a $50 admin fee and $60 per employee for up to 20, per the city.
Do 1099 contractors count as employees?
No. The city counts W-2 employees on a full-time equivalent basis.
When must I renew?
By January 31 to avoid a penalty. Notices go out in November.
Can out-of-state businesses get a certificate?
Yes, if they work inside Griffin city limits.
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