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$ 116 287
$ 137 047
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$ 18 765
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(1) 90% of the excess of the tax of the applicable year determined without regard to any credits over the base year
(2) The excess of the aggregate amount of the credit allowed over the sum of the amounts of credit already used in
*For a business enterprise that creates a new year one under DCA regulations for any taxable year beginning on or after
1 Base year port traffic means the amount of imports and exports during the second preceding 12 month period For
1 Consists of a distribution facility of greater than 650 000 square feet in operation in this state prior to December 31 2008;
1 NOL Carry forward Available to Current Year (Enter on Schedule 1 Line 6 or Schedule 7 Line 8) 360 678
1 The definition of a business enterprise now also includes a business or headquarters of a business that provides services
102 Employer s Credit for Approved Employee Retraining The retraining tax credit allows employers to claim certain costs of
103 Employer s Jobs Tax Credit This credit provides for a statewide job tax credit for any business or headquarters of any such
104 Employer s Credit for Purchasing Child Care Property Employers who purchase qualified child care property will re
105 Employer s Credit for Providing or Sponsoring Child Care for Employees Employers who provide or sponsor child
106 Manufacturer s Investment Tax Credit Based on the same Tier Ranking as the Job Tax Credit program It allows a tax
107 Optional Investment Tax Credit Taxpayers qualifying for the investment tax credit may choose an optional investment
118 New Facilities Jobs Credit For business enterprises who first qualified in a taxable year beginning before January
121 Historic Rehabilitation Credit A credit will be available for the certified rehabilitation of a certified structure or historic
125 Qualified Education Expense Credit This provides a tax credit for qualified educational expenses The credit is allowed
126 Seed Capital Fund Credit This provides tax credits for certain qualified investments made on or after July 1 2008
127 Clean Energy Property Credit This provides a tax credit for the construction purchase or lease of clean energy pro
128 Wood Residuals Credit This provides a tax credit for transporting or diverting wood residuals to a renewable biomass
129 Qualified Health Insurance Expense Credit Effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1 2009 an em
130 form IT WH at least 30 days prior to filing the return on which the applicable jobs are claimed or 30 days prior to the due date
130 Quality Jobs Credit For tax years beginning on or after January 1 2009 a taxpayer creating at least 50 new quality
131 Alternate Port Activity Tax Credit O C G A 48 7 40 15A provides an alternate port tax credit The definitions of base
132 Qualified Investor Tax Credit This provides a 35% credit for amounts invested in a registered qualified business The ag
133 Film Tax Credit for A Qualified Interactive Entertainment Production Company For taxable years beginning during 2013
134 Alternative Fuel Heavy Duty Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Medium Duty Vehicle Tax Credits For fiscal years 2016 and
15 year straight line cost recovery period for certain improvements
2 Current Year Income / (Loss)
2 Distributes product to retail stores owned by the same legal entity or its subsidiaries as such distribution facility; and
2 Port traffic means the amount of imports and exports
2 The credit may be claimed beginning with the year the job is created as opposed to the year after the job is created
3 Has a minimum of 8 retail stores in this state in the first year of operations
3 NOL Carry forward Available to Next Year (Subtract Line 2 from Line 1)
3 The credit may be claimed against withholding tax for a business enterprise engaged in a competitive project (as certified by
4 The additional $500 00 tax credit for an existing business enterprise is allowed to be claimed in the year the job is
48 7 40 19
4th MONTH 6th MONTH 9th MONTH 12th MONTH
5 The additional new full time jobs created in the 4 years after the initial year shall be eligible for the credit
5 year carryback of certain disaster losses I R C Sections 172(b)
5 year carryback of NOLs attributable to Gulf Opportunity Zone
5 year carryback of NOLs incurred in the Kansas disaster
5 year depreciation life for most new farming machinery and equipment
50% bonus depreciation for most tangible property and computer
50% bonus depreciation for qualified reuse
50% bonus depreciation in connection with disasters
50% first year depreciation for post 8/28/2006 Gulf Opportunity
6 The credit must be claimed within 1 year instead of the normal 3 year statute of limitation period
A corporation which is a party to state contracts may subtract
A valid email address
Accuracy Security Paperless More Features
Additional itemized deduction for the sales tax on the purchase
Adjustments to Federal Income 6
After the last day of the eighth month and before the first 100%
After the last day of the fifth month and before the first day 50% 50%
After the last day of the third month and before the first day 33 1/3% 33 1/3% 33 1/3%
Allocation and Apportionment of Income 7
Amended due to IRS Audit box on page 1 of Form 600
Amount of your last statement
AND CREATE ASSESSMENTS
and/or credited to estimated tax (on Schedule 3 Line 11)?
Any numbers or letters are crossed out or whited out
Before the first day of the fourth month of the taxable year 25% 25% 25% 25%
carefully to ensure you list the correct code number For more details about credits and the latest forms visit our website at:
Changes the definition of certified structure to
Changes the definition of qualified rehabilitation
Computation of Income Tax 6
Consolidated Returns 5
Credits similar to the credits available in Tier 1 counties are potentially available to companies in certain less developed
day of the twelfth month of the taxable year
Deferral of debt income from reacquisitions of business debt at a
Defines basic skills education test as the test
Delinquent filing of a return 5% of the tax not paid by the original
Department of Revenue
Designated Area Minimum Investment Tax Credit
Double Check List and Common Errors 20
Electronic Filing Front Cover 5
Electronic Payment 12
Eliminates the carry forward provision
Estimated Income Tax 12
Extension Information 13
Failure to pay tax shown on a return by the due date 1/2 of
Filing Requirements 5
For more information refer to O C G A 48 7 40 27 and 48 7 40 28
For projects earning more than $300 000 in credits
For tax years beginning on or after January 1 2006 a
For tax years beginning on or after January 1 2008 the
For tax years beginning on or after January 1 2010 the following changes apply:
Fraudulent underpayment 50% thereof
GENERAL INFORMATION: INCOME TAX (continued)
GENERAL INFORMATION: NET WORTH TAX
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If you file electronically mail your payment with the PV CORP to the address indicated on
Increased ($8 000) first year depreciation limit
Increases the credit amount from $300 000
INDEX PAGE
Legislation 2 3
Loss Year Loss Amount Income Year NOL Utilized Balance Remaining NOL
Make payments for returns and assessments
Makes the following changes with respect to a
Modified rules for high yield original issue discount obligations
Modified rules relating to the 15 year straight line cost recovery for
more information refer to O C G A 48 7 29 14
Negligent underpayment of tax 5% thereof
Net Worth Tax Instructions 8 9
New Information 1
New York Liberty Zone Benefits I R C Section 1400L
NOTE: Please do not mail your return and payment separately! If you file a paper return
NOTE: The credit type code numbers referenced above are subject to change from year to year Please review the codes
notices;
of the ninth month of the taxable year
OF THE OF THE OF THE OF THE
of the sixth month of the taxable year
Penalties and Interest 6 8
Provides a tax credit for an employer who provides
Provides reporting requirements for the earner
Provides that a taxpayer must apply for preap
Provides that after completion of the program and
Provides that an employer must apply for preap
Provides that in no event shall more than one
Provides that the Department shall provide a
Provides that the sale of a credit does
Provides that the tax credit amount is $400 00 for
Provides that this tax credit (Code Section) shall
refer to O C G A 48 7 40 17
Register a new business and receive an account number in 15
Register and add access to accounts
Request:
Special rules relating to a financial institution being able to use
Special rules relating to Gulf Opportunity Zone public utility casualty
Specifies that a credit earned or purchased
Specifies that tax credits earned by a taxpayer
Submit and/or amend returns
tax credit and the wood residuals tax credit is $2 5 million for calendar years 2008 2009 2010 2011; and $5 million for
Tax Credits 14 19
Tax Exempt Organizations 10
Tax type account number
TAXABLE TAXABLE TAXABLE TAXABLE
taxpayer may claim the credit in years one through five for new quality jobs created in year one and may continue to claim
Taxpayers must apply (use Form OIT APP) and receive approval before they claim the credit on their returns The credit
Telephone Assistance 13
Temporary tax relief provisions relating to the Midwestern
The business enterprise shall not be authorized to claim both this credit and the port credit provided in O C G A 48 7 40 15
The credit must be claimed on Form IT OIT For more information refer to O C G A 48 7 40 7 40 8 and 40 9
the credit on the appropriate tax return A taxpayer may not claim the job tax credit or the optional investment tax credit when
The deposit is to a savings account that does not allow you
The election to deduct public utility property losses attributable
The election to increase the normal two year net
The exclusion of $2 400 of unemployment income for 2009 I R C
The routing number on a deposit slip is different from the
The transition rule that would allow a taxpayer to revoke a
This credit should be claimed on Form IT IC and accompanied by the approved Form IT APP For more information
Tier 1 1 through 71 5 or more $3 500
Tier 1 5% 8%
Tier 2 3% 5%
Tier 2 72 through 106 10 or more $2 500
Tier 3 107 through 141 15 or more $1 250
Tier 4 142 through 159 25 or more $750
Tier Designation County Rankings New Jobs Created Credit Amount
Tier Location Tax Credit Credit for Recycling Pollution Control or Defense Conversion Activities
Two Dimensional Barcode Returns 13
Underpayment of estimated tax see page 13
View account balances
When and Where to File 5
without attaching a schedule of detailed information
YEAR YEAR YEAR YEAR
You request a deposit of your refund to an account that is
Your checks state they are payable through a financial institution
Your financial institution will not allow a joint refund to be
ZIP Code for your location address
$ 116 287
$ 18 765
$ 35 972
$ 52 711
$ 86 280
$10 000 must pay via electronic funds transfer A penalty of 10% will be added if the payment is not submitted
$10 million for an individual certified structure
$100 00 x 3/12 = $25 00 net worth tax due
($25 000 00)
(1) Interest received on bonds held for investment and income
(1)(J) and 172(j)
(100% ratio) and should not use the ratio computation
(2) Gains from the sale of tangible or intangible property not
(3) When net income of the above classes have been
(6) Please note: Georgia also does not allow the increased
(a) Gross Receipts Factor The gross receipts factor is the
(Attach Form IT 552 and Form 600 Schedule 11 )
(b) Apportionment of Income: Business Joint Venture and
(both numbers and letters) Include hyphens but omit spaces
(COAM) Motor Fuel and Sales Tax Contractor Licensing Bonding
(Federal Taxable Income for non individuals) that
1 1998 The tax credit in addition to the tax credit under O C G A 48 7 40 shall be limited to an amount not greater than
1 2009 $450 million in qualified investment property must be purchased for the project within a six year period The
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1 Incorrect addresses and Federal ID Numbers
1 Line 6 of Schedule 7 line 8
1 When property is sold for which the bonus depreciation was claimed
1% of the tax due for each month or fractional part thereof up to
100 000
101 Employer s Credit for Basic Skills Education Businesses which provide or sponsor basic skills education that enhances
108 Qualified Transportation Credit This is a credit of $25 per employee for any qualified transportation fringe benefit
109 Low Income Housing Credit This is a credit against Georgia income taxes for taxpayers owning developments receiv
110 Diesel Particulate Emission Reduction Technology Equipment This is a credit given to any person who installs diesel
111 Business Enterprise Vehicle Credit This credit is for a business enterprise for the purchase of a motor vehicle used
112 Research Tax Credit A tax credit is allowed for research expenses for research conducted within Georgia for any
113 Headquarters Tax Credit Companies establishing their headquarters or relocating their headquarters to Georgia prior
114 Port Activity Tax Credit (Use 114J for Port Activity Job Tax Credit and 114M for Port Activity Investment Tax
115 Bank Tax Credit All financial institutions that conduct business or own property in Georgia are required to file a
116 Low Emission Vehicle Credit This is a credit the lesser of 10% of the cost of the vehicle or $2 500 for the purchase
117 Zero Emission Vehicle Credit This is a credit the lesser of 20% of the cost of the vehicle or $5 000 for the purchase or
119 Electric Vehicle Charger Credit This is a credit for a business enterprise for the purchase of an electric vehicle charger
12% per annum is due on delinquent payments from the due
12/31/1996
12/31/1997
12/31/1998
12/31/2000
120 New Manufacturing Facilities Property Credit This is an incentive for a manufacturer who has operated a manufactur
122 Film Tax Credit (use code 133 if the credit is for a Qualified Interactive Entertainment Production Company) Pro
124 Land Conservation Credit This provides for an income tax credit for the qualified donation of real property that qualifies
15th if filing on a calendar year basis If the due date falls
168(b)(3)(I)
168(k)(2)(A)(i) (the definition of qualified property) I R C Section
168(k)(2)(D)(i) (exceptions to the definition of qualified property)
1800 CENTURY BLVD NE 8TH FLOOR
1986 Recovery Zone Economic Development Bonds under
2 Failure to indicate the applicable tax year end
2 Line 6)
2 The depreciation adjustment may be different if the taxpayer
20 percent of the base investment in the state with an additional 10 percent for including a qualified Georgia promotion
2005 Georgia law was changed to specifically provide
2008 and 2009 I R C Sections 172(b)(1)(H) and 810(b)(4)
2009; the definition of business enterprise is any enterprise or organization which is registered and authorized to use the
2013 2014 and 2015 the credits are allowed on a first come first served basis based on the date the film tax credits are
2014 2015 2016 2017 and 2018 The taxpayer must get approval as provided in O C G A 48 7 40 30 before claiming
2015 Legislation
2015 Legislation (continued)
2016 the aggregate amount of conservation tax
2017 (fiscal years ending June 30 2016 and June 30 2017 respectively) this provides an income tax credit for a taxpayer
25% Failure to pay tax penalty is not due if the return is being
25% of the tax not paid by the original due date
260 678
3 Incomplete Georgia return referencing schedules that were not submitted with the return
3 Other Federal items that are computed based on Federal
30348 5136 Check or money order for payment of tax should be made payable to Georgia Department of Revenue
31 2021 (specifies that if these changes are repealed
4 500 jobs For tax years beginning on or after January 1 2012 the job creation requirement is extended if certain
4 Incorrectly consolidating net worth tax for parent and subsidiary corporations
40 16 The low emission vehicle tax credit was repealed and cannot be claimed for vehicles purchased or leased on or
40 17
40 26
40 hours of training while the employee is being
45 days of receipt Preapproval will be based on
47(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
48 7 29 12) This bill repeals Code Section 48
5 Claiming prepayments remitted under another name Federal ID Number or taxable period
50 percent of the taxpayer s state income tax liability which is attributable to income derived from operations in this state for
50% of a taxpayer s state income tax liability for a taxable year In Tier 1 counties and less developed census tracts only
50% of the taxpayer s total state income tax liability for the taxable year Any credit claimed but not used in any taxable
5500 should be mailed to Georgia Department of Revenue
560 7 3 10
6 for more information Late payment penalty is not due if
6 S Corporations filing on Form 600 The correct form is Form 600S unless the nonresident
600 Schedule 3 Line 2 An extension of time does not alter interest or penalty charges for late payment of tax
600S CA is required to be filed were changed for tax
611S Booklet for more information
7 40 10 qualified water conservation investment
7 Improper enclosure of Form IT 552 Application for Tentative Carry back Adjustment Form
9% penalty on Form 600 UET and check the UET Annualization Exception attached box if an exception applies
a business enterprise; (2) the business enterprise must meet the job creation requirement and either the qualified invest
a certification from the Department of Natural Resources before requesting preapproval For more information refer to
a company or a subsidiary of the company The credit is available for establishing new full time jobs To qualify each job
A corporation electing to file under the Internal Revenue Code
A corporation may subtract federally taxable interest received
A corporation must add back all captive REIT expenses directly
A corporation must add back all intangible expense and
A corporation will be considered to own property in Georgia
A Depreciation must be computed one way for Federal purposes
A dormant corporation must file a net worth tax return and pay
A fast simple safe secure way to have your refund deposited
a first come first served basis The aggregate amount of the tax credit allowed to all taxpayers cannot exceed $2 5 million
a Georgia income tax return (Please round all dollar entries )
A net operating loss sustained for the current taxable
A new domestic or foreign corporation doing business or
A nonresident who receives deferred compensation or income
a return and failure to pay tax shown on a return cannot exceed
a substitute for the form IT 560C Failure to properly complete and mail the PV CORP could result in delayed or
A taxpayer having an extension must prepay the Georgia tax
A taxpayer must addback payments of more than $600 in a taxable
a two dimensional (2D) barcode A list of these companies is available on our website at http://dor georgia gov
A zero emission vehicle is a motor vehicle which has zero tailpipe and evaporative emissions as defined under rules and
able A low emission vehicle is defined as an alternative fuel vehicle and does not include any gasoline powered vehi
accordance with rules and regulations promulgated
account The account number can be up to 17 characters
act it is not necessary to make a separate adjustment for each act):
activities (IRC Section 199) This adjustment should be
activities or transactions for the purpose of financial profit
acts) should be reported separately to the shareholders or partners
addition to federal income even if the taxpayer qualifies for
additional $500 per job is allowed for a business locating within a county that belongs to a Joint Development Authority per
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
additional research expense over the base amount provided that the business enterprise for the same taxable year
Additionally adjustments due to other Federal tax changes
Additionally the provisions listed above may have an indirect
additions to Federal income should be indicated on Schedule 1
address on Page 3 of Form 600
Adjusted Gross Income or Federal Taxable Income will have to
adjustments
adjustments as provided by Georgia law The accounting period
Adjustments for the items listed below should be added
ADJUSTMENTS TO FEDERAL INCOME
Administrative Services maintains a list of certified minority
Adult Education The Office of Adult Education
Affiliated corporations that file a consolidated Federal
after incorporation or qualification The initial net worth
after January 1 2014 (thus it also includes the 2015
after July 1 2015
after receiving preapproval from the Department
age number of full time employees at the certified
agencies that are eligible to offset an individual
agreement among the partners members or
Agreement Individual Income Tax Fiduciary 911 Prepaid Wireless Fee Alcohol and Tobacco Amusement
All corporate income tax must be paid directly to the Georgia Department of Revenue The estimated tax shall
All corporations except consolidated subsidiaries should list
All corporations filing a short period income and/or net worth
All corporations that own property or do business in Georgia
All Georgia corporations and foreign corporations that qualify
ALLOCATION AND APPORTIONMENT OF INCOME
allocation For more information refer to O C G A 48 7 29 6
Also interest will be assessed at the rate of 12% per annum from the statutory due date until the tax is paid in
amended due to an IRS audit
AMENDED RETURNS
amount of such credit exceeds the taxpayer s tax liability in a taxable year the excess may be taken as a credit against
amount of tax credits exceed $25 million per calendar
amounts are as follows for all Tiers: An additional job tax credit of $1 250 per job; investment tax credit of 5%; or optional
amounts of qualified investment property are purchased After an affirmative review of their application by a panel the
an exception If the taxpayer qualifies for a full or partial
An organization that had tax exempt status with the Internal
and 100% bonus depreciation rules) except for I R C Section
and a check will be sent:
and Adult Education at 404 253 2800 or visit their website This credit should be claimed on Form IT RC with Program Com
and another way for Georgia purposes To compute
and attach the 600 UET to the return Enter penalty from 600 UET on schedule 3 line 8 of Form 600
and certain authorities or agencies of the State of Georgia for
and claimed in accordance with provisions of any
and everywhere This includes all intangible assets reflected
and I R C Section 168(k)(2)(E) (special rules for qualified
and is applicable to certified rehabilitations
and method for the Georgia return must be the same as the
and previously claimed but not used by such tax
and recycling property I R C Section 168(m)
and rentals from such investments are likewise not subject
and special symbols Enter the number from left to right and
and suggestions on how to better accomplish that mission
and the denominator of which is the average adjusted basis
and the regulation or the Department of Natural Resources website
and the Section 179 deduction Accordingly the gain should not be
and the taxpayer must add back to Georgia taxable income the amount of any federal charitable contribution related to the
and whether sufficient funds are available
and who are not excepted by O C G A section 48 7 21 1 An
and you owe tax mail your return and payment along with the payment voucher to the
ANNUAL REGISTRATION WITH
annual total production expenditures in this state exceeded $30 million for 2002 2003 and 2004 This credit may be
annually per new full time job meeting the wage requirement or $5 000 if the average wage of all new qualifying fulltime
any amount to the Georgia Student Finance Commission
application for any individual certified structure
applies for and receives an automatic six (6) month extension to file their Federal income tax return If the return
apply to the Department for a tax exempt determination letter
appropriate box for the type of account Do not check more
are available on our website at http://dor georgia gov
are created; and 2) within one year of the first hire $1 million is spent in construction renovation leasing or other cost
are not subject to apportionment Rentals received from
are required to be included in the nonresident s income See
are subject to offset of their state tax refund in
are submitted
are taxed based upon the portion of net worth employed
area after May 3 2007 I R C Section 1400N(k)
as conservation land Property donated to increase building density levels or property that will be used or is associated
as discussed below Georgia has adopted the provisions of all
as follows:
As of October 2010 you may pay corporate income and estimated taxes using Georgia Tax Center (GTC) This
as the angel investor tax credit) to qualified
as the base
assessed until the tax is paid (income tax at 1/2 of 1% per month up to 25% of the tax due; net worth tax at 10%)
assessment of applicable penalties! If you do not need a Federal extension use Form IT 303 to request a Georgia
ates which are qualified interactive entertainment production companies shall not exceed $25 million Such cap for taxable
Atlanta GA 30345 3205 (Will no longer be required for
ATLANTA GEORGIA 30345 3205
Attach a statement to the return explaining these differences
attributable to domestic production activities (I R C
attributable to operations within Georgia This deduction shall
attributable to this State s marketplace
audit adjustments must be attached Mail the amended
authorized employee is someone legally allowed to work in the
automatically to your checking or savings account Check the
automobile is qualified property I R C Section 168(k)
available for investments made in 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 and 2018 The credit is claimed 2 years later
available This credit should be claimed on Form IT RHC The credit changes significantly for certified structures (other
available to businesses of any nature including retail businesses in counties recognized and designated as the 40 least dev
available to employees filling the new full time jobs Employers are not however required to pay all or part of the cost of such
average; or
B Depreciation must also be computed for Georgia purposes
Based on net worth including issued capital stock paid in surplus and earned surplus (Schedule 2 Line 4)
Based on net worth including issued capital stock paid in surplus and earned surplus employed within Georgia (Schedule
basic skills education tax credit and is applicable
be approved in any 120 month period
be entered on Schedule 7 Line 8
be filed electronically pursuant to the Internal Revenue
be listed as an addition to federal income even if the taxpayer
be listed in Schedule 5 as a subtraction from Federal taxable
be paid on or before the fifteenth day of the:
be paid on the specified dates so as to effect payment in full of the estimated tax by the 15th day of the twelfth
be recomputed if the provisions of the Federal Acts are claimed
be repealed on January 1 2020
because the due dates do not coincide
been derived from business done in this State if received from
before January 1 2012 the job has no predetermined end date The credit amount varies depending upon the pay of the
before the Department of Economic Development issues its approval to the qualified interactive entertainment production
Beginning with the 2005 tax year consolidated groups that
being claimed and notify the production company of the approved credit and when and how it may be claimed The pro
bill is applicable to taxable years beginning on or
bond treated as a Qualified Bond under Section 6431 (f) of
Bonds for this purpose
Bonds under Section 54AA of the Internal Revenue Code of
both activities in their receipts factor
Both taxes must be paid annually Schedule 3 of the return
business done in this State if received from products shipped
business engaged in manufacturing warehousing and distribution processing telecommunications broadcasting tourism or
business enterprise is rewarded with the new job tax credit The credit is $5 250 per job created The credit offsets income
business in Georgia or has income from Georgia sources
business in this State if engaged within this State in any
business in this State or derives income from sources in this
business in this State; whether or not it maintains an office
business income shall be apportioned as follows:
business or headquarters of any such business engaged in manufacturing warehousing and distribution processing
business other than the manufacture production or sale of
business partnership must include its pro rata share of the
Business Partnerships A corporation or partnership that is
by any state except the State of Georgia or by any territory
by or assigned to a partnership limited liability
by the Commission
by the Commission including repayments and refunds
CA on behalf of each nonresident Failure to furnish a properly
calculate Georgia taxable income Lines 2 and 4 of Schedule 1
calendar years 2008 2009 2010 2011 and $5 million for calendar years 2012 2013 and 2014 A person receiving a
calendar years 2012 2013 and 2014 Taxpayers must request preapproval to claim this credit on Form IT WR AP For
cannot be combined with the initial income tax return
capital stock paid in surplus and retained earnings Treasury
care for employees are eligible for a tax credit of up to 75% of the employers direct costs The credit may not exceed
care within 14 years after the property is placed in service This credit should be claimed on Form IT CCC100 For more
carried back two years (with special rules for farmers
carried forward for 10 years For a copy of the Retraining Tax Credit Procedures Guide contact the Department of Technical
carried forward for ten succeeding years The Department of Natural Resources will certify that such donated property is
cation test or $1 200 00 for each employee who
cause processing delays
ceive a credit totaling 100% of the cost of such property The credit is claimed at the rate of 10% a year for 10 years Any
census tracts in the metropolitan areas of the state Note that average wages for the new jobs must be above the average
centage increase in port traffic will be calculated using 75 net tons five containers or 10 TEU s as the base Companies
Center P O Box 740397 Atlanta Georgia 30374 0397
certification the State Property Commission s determination and the appraisal must be attached to the income tax return;
certified structure (other than a historic home):
changes) The taxable income shown on the Federal return is
charter does not constitute an exemption from income tax
choose either the regular or optional investment tax credit Once this electionl is made it is irrevocable The optional
claimed against 100 percent of the production company s income tax liability while any excess may be used to offset the
claimed For taxable years beginning in 2016 through 2018 the qualified interactive entertainment production company must
claimed Georgia follows the separate reporting treatment of the gain
claimed if the low and zero emission vehicle credit was claimed at the time the vehicle was purchased For more infor
claimed on Form 600 Schedule 3 Line 2 If tax is not paid by
claimed on Form IT BE For more information refer to O C G A 48 7 41 The credit changes significantly for tax years be
claimed on Form IT HC and accompanied with Federal Form K 1 from the providing entity and a schedule of the building
claimed This credit should be applied for and claimed on Form IT HQ For more information refer to O C G A 48 7
claiming this credit for the same project Companies must invest a minimum of $50 000 per project/location during the tax
claims and is allowed a research credit under Section 41 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 For tax years begin
CLAIMS FOR REFUNDS
claims the credit must be subject to Georgia tax
cles (i e hybrids) A low speed vehicle does not qualify for this credit For more information refer to O C G A 48 7
Code of 1986 or Internal Revenue Service regulations
Code Section 48 7 29 8 historic rehabilitation
Code Section 48 7 40 11 tax credit for shift from
collected in the prior calendar year and the aver
Column A: List the loss year(s)
Column B: List the loss amount for the tax year listed in Column A
Column E: List the balance of the NOL after each year has been applied
Column F: List the remaining NOL applicable to each loss year
column of the following table then the estimated tax shall be due as shown in the remaining columns
Columns C & D: List the years in which the losses were utilized and the amount utilized each year
Commissioner
COMMON ERRORS THAT DELAY REFUNDS
commonly used items are listed in each of these schedules
company for the qualified production activities related to interactive entertainment the qualified interactive entertainment pro
company Subchapter S corporation or other
company whose net income is derived from business other
company whose net income is derived from the manufacture
compensated at their normal rate of pay and
complete statement detailing the sources for such deduction
completed on or after January 1 2017 The bill
completed) For applications on projects over
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computation of Federal Adjusted Gross Income
COMPUTATION OF INCOME TAX
COMPUTATION OF TAX
computed in Schedule 8 To compute the ratio the property
concerning proper return preparation and mailing
conduct 100% of their business in Georgia must request
CONSOLIDATED RETURNS
CORPORATE PARTNERS OF PARTNERSHIPS
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CORPORATION ESTIMATED INCOME TAX INSTRUCTIONS
Corporation Income Tax
corporation or association created or organized under the
Corporation Refund Inquiry 1 877 423 6711
Corporation Return Processing Forms Estimates and Prepayment of Tax 1 877 423 6711
corporation s taxable period
corporation to file Form 600 and pay the regular corporate tax
corporations are taxed based upon total net worth
Corporations doing business both within and outside Georgia
corporations If you need forms we encourage you
corporations in filing their Georgia corporate tax returns
corporations One is an income tax at a rate of 6% on taxable
corporations partnerships LLCs and nonresident withholding
CORPORATIONS THAT MUST FILE ESTIMATED TAX
corporations this is the beginning net worth Thereafter
county school district municipality or other tax subdivision
Create photocopies as needed
created as opposed to the year after the job is created
created jobs through year seven and claim the credit on each of those jobs for five years The credit is equal to $2 500
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS
credit Certification must be approved through the Georgia Department of Economic Development The credit is equal to
credit shall be $0 00 for any vehicle purchased
credit This credit should be claimed on Form IT CONSV The taxpayer beginning January 1 2012 has the option of sell
Credit) For taxable years beginning before January 1 2010 businesses or the headquarters of any such businesses
credits and investment tax credits The credit is claimed by filing the appropriate form for the applicable credit (job tax:
credits may also be taken against a company s income tax withholding To claim the credit against withholding a business
credits shall not exceed $30 million per calendar
current taxable year; or 2) $5 000 However the income is not
current year IRS Form 4562 and attach it to the Georgia return
customer service and operational performance of any state
customers within this State or if the receipts are otherwise
date the project is eligible for credits up to
date until paid in full
day that is not a weekend or a holiday Returns should be
debts owed to the Georgia Lottery Corporation
deductible health plan as defined by Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code The qualified health insurance must be
deduction by allocating to Georgia only the amount of the loss
deduction directly but instead passes through the information
deduction for income attributable to domestic production activities)
deduction taken on a federal return for which a credit is allowed Taxpayers must request preapproval to claim this credit
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
deferred compensation plans if the income is paid out over the
delinquent payment is 10% of tax due In addition interest at
Department of Corrections and State Board of Par
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
deposited to an individual account The State of Georgia is
depository financial institution with a Sub S election can pass through the credit to its shareholders on a pro rata basis
Depreciation Differences Depreciation differences due to the
depreciation for Federal purposes taxpayers should use the
different from the one at which you have your checking
DIRECT DEPOSIT Fast Refunds! Choose Direct Deposit
direct deposit is accepted
DIRECT DEPOSIT OPTION
disaster area I R C Sections 1400N(f) and 1400N(k)
discount in 2009 and 2010 which is federally deferred for up to five
district individually listed on the National Register
do business in Georgia or have income from Georgia sources
DOMESTIC AND DOMESTICATED FOREIGN CORPORATIONS
Domestic corporations and domesticated foreign
dons and Paroles to the Department of Community
dor ga gov
dor georgia gov for more information including instructions
DOUBLE CHECK
duction companies which have at least $500 000 of qualified expenditures in a state certified production may claim this
duction company also has the option of selling the tax credit to a Georgia taxpayer A credit claimed but not used in any
duction company must certify to the Department of Revenue that it maintains a business location physically located in Geor
due and date of the return if earlier Once the income tax return is filed the Department has 120 days to review the withhold
due date for each month or fractional part thereof up to 25%
due date of the return (including extensions) Failure
due date until the date the liability is paid in full An extension of
E X A M P L E
each employee who passes the basic skills edu
Each exempt organization must file a copy of the forms they
early January
effect on the calculation of Georgia taxable income
electricity provided the electricity is not generated by an on board combustion device A low speed vehicle does not
ELECTRONIC FILING
Electronic Funds Transfer 1 877 423 6711
ELECTRONIC PAYMENT
electronically mail Form PV CORP with the payment to the address on the form Do not use Form PV CORP as
electronically request preapproval to claim this credit through the Department s Georgia Tax Center Taxpayers must have
electronically through GTC
eloped counties
employee who has successfully completed more than one approved retraining program The credit may be utilized up to 50%
Employee Withholding Information 1 877 423 6711
employer s income tax liability The qualified health insurance premium expense must equal at least $250 annually
energy property If a taxpayer is denied the Clean Energy Property Tax Credit because the credit cap has been reached
engaged in manufacturing warehousing and distribution processing telecommunications broadcasting tourism or re
enrolled for twelve consecutive months in a qualified health insurance plan Qualified health insurance means a high
entered on the addition line of the applicable return An adjustment
entertainment production companies through tax
er is a credit against taxes equal to 6 percent of the cost of all qualified investment property purchased or acquired The
er made directly or by a pass through entity and allocated to such individual shall not exceed $50 000 00 The credit is
er operating systems except a retraining tax credit shall be allowable for those providing support or training on such software
etc ) annually The due date for filing copies of the Federal
etc) Also for tax years beginning on or after January 1
Every domestic or foreign corporation subject to taxation in Georgia shall pay estimated tax for the taxable year
example if the taxpayer is trying to claim the credit for 2010 they would compare 2009 to 2008 and if the increase is
EXAMPLE: Corporation A files a three month short period
exception Form IT Addback must be completed in order
Exceptions
excess amount be assigned sold or transferred to any other taxpayer For taxable years beginning in 2014 through 2018
Excess research tax credit earned in taxable years beginning on or after January 1 2012 may be used to offset with
exclusively to provide transportation for employees In order to qualify a business enterprise must certify that each ve
executed Form 600S CA for each nonresident stockholder
exempt status for the corporation along with the letter
existed on January 1 2015 and as adopted by the income
expenditure to state that it means any qualified
expense is multiplied by a fraction the numerator of which is
Express MasterCard and Discover credit cards for payment
extension if necessary
EXTENSION INFORMATION FOR CORPORATIONS
extension request form with your return? Did you check the extension box on Form 600?
factors will reflect total balance sheet assets within Georgia
Failure to attach a copy of the Federal extension will result in the return being considered filed late and the
Failure to comply with the provisions of the law may result in a penalty of 5% of the income tax for failure to
federal acts (as they relate to the computation of Federal Adjusted
Federal acts mentioned above should be treated as follows (If the
Federal deduction for income attributable to domestic production
Federal Employer Identification Number and the taxable year For more information contact the Department at
federal employment verification system known as E Verify or any successor federal employment verification system and
Federal return even if it is not required for Federal purposes
Federal return The Federal principles pertaining to execution of
FEDERAL SCHEDULE L REQUIREMENT
FEDERAL TAX CHANGES
Federal taxable income is used as the basis of computation to
federally declared after 2007 I R C Section 168(n)
fied interactive entertainment production company claims the film tax credit The amount in excess of this limit is not eligible
fifteenth day of the third month following the beginning of the
file all associated returns electronically Also a non individual
File Form 600 and pay the tax electronically Visit our website http://dor georgia gov for more information
file with the Internal Revenue Service (Forms 990 990 EZ
filed with the production company s income tax return to claim the credit For more information refer to O C G A 48 7
filing of separate returns for the applicable tax year
FILING REQUIREMENTS
Finally it provides that beginning on January 1
following apply your direct deposit request will be rejected
following the close of the taxable year This would be March
foot equivalent units (TEU s) during the previous 12 month period are qualified for increased job tax credits or invest
For 2015 the I R C Section 179 deduction is currently limited
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for any taxable year beginning on or after January 1 2009 the following apply:
for carry forward to the succeeding years tax liability nor shall such excess amount be eligible for use against the qualified
For donations in taxable years beginning on or after January 1 2013 to claim the credit Form IT CONSV the DNR
for each new full time job provided all conditions are met For taxpayers that create a new year one under DCA regulations
for each taxpayer claiming the credit for a certified
for Georgia purposes and attach it to the Georgia return
for income tax purposes a separate net worth tax return
For more information refer to O C G A 48 7 29 7
For net worth tax purposes a domestic corporation is a
For net worth tax purposes a foreign corporation is a
for passenger automobiles if the passenger
for refund of tax paid must be made within three years from the
For tax years beginning on or after 1/1/2008 Form 3605 is
For tax years beginning on or after January 1 2003 a claim
for taxable years beginning on or after January 1 2015 except
for the elderly and persons with disabilities (only for the jobs credit provided pursuant to O C G A 48 7 40)
for the taxable year to be eligible for the credit See the Job Tax Credit law (O C G A 48 7 40 and 48 7 40 1) and regula
for the taxpayer to take a subtraction on Schedule 5 for all
foreign commerce If the business income of the corporation
FOREIGN CORPORATIONS
Foreign corporations (those formed in a state other than
Foreign corporations qualified to conduct business in Georgia
foreign or domestic that owns property in this state does
Form 1099) is allowed a tax credit for qualified health insurance expenses in the amount of $250 00 for each employee
Form 600 A copy of the Federal Form 1120X or Federal
Form 600 T should be mailed to the address on the form
Form 602ES should be mailed to State of Georgia Department of Revenue P O Box 105136 Atlanta Georgia
Form IT CA; investment tax: Form IT IC or optional: Form IT OIT) with the tax return and providing a statement with
Form IT CONSOL should be mailed to: Georgia Department
Form IT FC along with certification from the Film Office of the Georgia Department of Economic Development must be
forward Available to Next Year in the last space
forward to the last day of that month
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions regarding corporations S
from activities which constitute the company s regular trade
from Federal taxable income 10% of qualified payments
from Georgia A corporation with a deficit net worth pays
from property held in Georgia or as a result of business done
FROM THE COMMISSIONER
from the date of incorporation/qualification to the end of
from the exercise of stock options that were earned in Georgia
full Late payment penalties and interest accrue from the statutory due date regardless of an extension Georgia
Furthermore in 2003 the IRS started requiring separate reporting to
GA 30345 Please note: Tax returns should not be sent
GA 30359 1432 Futher if the changes result in a refund the
gain along with any Georgia adjustment to the gain (due to the Federal
gain from asset sales for which an I R C Section 179 deduction was
gardless of which taxpayer the individual performed services for; 4) which pays at or above 110 percent of the average
general in a partnership which owns property or does
GENERAL INFORMATION: INCOME TAX
GENERAL INFORMATION: INCOME TAX (continued)
GENERAL INFORMATION: NET WORTH TAX (continued)
General Instructions
Georgia apportionment ratio shall be computed by applying
Georgia Code Section 48 7 57 provides that a taxpayer need not apply for a Georgia extension if the taxpayer
Georgia conservation credit For donations made on or after January 1 2016 the aggregate amount of tax credits shall
Georgia counties are re ranked annually based on updated statistics This credit should be claimed on Form IT CA An
Georgia does not allow the Federal deduction for income
Georgia Financial Institutions Business Occupation Tax Return Form 900 Effective on or after January 1 2001 a
Georgia has also not adopted the following:
Georgia has no separate form for filing an amended return
Georgia has not adopted I R C Section 168(k) (the 30% 50%
Georgia income tax is 6% of the Georgia taxable income shown
Georgia must file a net worth tax return until it has withdrawn
Georgia net worth tax is computed as follows: Tax per scale
GEORGIA NOL CARRY FORWARD WORKSHEET EXAMPLE
Georgia Tax Center
Georgia tax on interest
Georgia tax return for any reason other than filing an initial
Georgia taxable net income for all years ) The credit may not exceed 50% of the business Georgia net income tax
Georgia Taxes Deductible There shall be added to taxable
Georgia unless they have prior approval or have been
Georgia W 2 reported payroll within the six year period The business enterprise can receive credit up to a maximum of
Georgia) should determine the need to obtain a Certificate
gia and that it had expended a total aggregate payroll of $500 000 00 or more for employees working within Georgia during
ginning on or after January 1 2016 Please see the regulation for more information
Governor
grant from GEFA under O C G A 50 23 21 shall not be eligible to claim this tax credit with respect to the same clean
granted)
gregate amount of credit allowed an individual person for one or more qualified investments in a single taxable year wheth
Gross Income (AGI) for individuals or federal taxable income for
ground water usage on December 31 2016
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has the ability to claim the credit in years one through five for jobs created in year one and may continue to claim newly
have to be new jobs to Georgia An application is filed which a panel must approve The benefit awarded to a manufactur
HB 170 (O C G A 48 7 40 16) The income tax
HB 237 (O C G A 48 7 40 30) This bill extends
HB 275 (O C G A 48 7 161) This bill allows
HB 292 (O C G A 48 1 2) This bill adopts certain
HB 308 (O C G A 48 7 29 8) This bill amends
HB 310 (O C G A 48 7 161) This bill changes
HB 320 (O C G A 20 3 236) The income tax
HB 339 (O C G A 48 7 40 26) This bill extends
HB 464 (O C G A 48 7 40 10 48 7 40 11 and
HB 63 (O C G A 48 7 41) This bill amends the
held owned or used in connection with the trade or business of
hicle carries an average daily ridership of not less than four employees for an entire taxable year This credit cannot be
holding as provided in the research tax credit regulation This credit should be claimed on Form IT RD For more
home Standards set by the Department of Natural Resources must be met For taxable years beginning on or after
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I also recommend that you review the New Information
I R C Section 168(e)(3)(B)(vii)
I R C Section 168(e)(7)
I R C Sections 163(e)(5)(F) and 163(i)(1)
I strongly encourage you to take advantage of this feature
If a federal audit results in a change in taxable income the
If an extension is granted but the tax was not paid by the statutory due date late payment penalties will be
If any corporation domestic or foreign does business or owns
if its net income for such taxable year can reasonably be expected to exceed Twenty Five Thousand Dollars
if the partnership or S Corporation is not allowed the Section 199
if the prior year s income exceeds the lesser of: 1) 5 percent
If the requirements to file estimated tax under Code Section 48 7 117 are first met as shown in the left hand
If you claim a net operating loss deduction you must file a
If you determine that you are required to file estimated tax mail your initial payment along with Form 602ES
If you owe taxes mail your return and payment with Form PV CORP to the address on the return If you file
improper posting of your payment
in 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 and 2020 respectively The aggregate amount of tax credits allowed is $10
in a prior year is required to pay tax on the income but only
in a tier two or three county established pursuant to O C G A 48 7 40 and in a less developed area established pursuant to
In accordance with O C G A 48 2 32(f)(2) corporate estimate taxpayers with quarterly payments of more than
in calendar years 2012 2014 must be taken in four equal installments over four years Taxpayer must request preapproval
in Georgia or the intangible property was acquired as income
in Georgia shall be allocated to Georgia
in Georgia The net investment income from tangible property
in Schedule 8
in the Kansas Disaster Area I R C Section 1400N(d)(1)
in the short period return
in the state certified production There are special calculation provisions for production companies whose average
in this state; 2) Has a regularwork week of 30 hours or more; 3) Is not a job that is or was already located in Georgia re
include that it is located within a national historic
Include your Federal Employer Identification Number on your check or money order
includes Federal environmental tax
including pensions as well as income received from nonqualified
income any taxes on or measured by net income or net
income as previously defined received by every corporation
income See Georgia Code Section 48 7 21 for additional
Income Tax Forms 1 877 423 6711
income tax return (including extensions which have been
income tax return must be electronically filed
income tax return must file separate income tax returns with
income The net investment income from intangible property
income The second is a graduated tax based on corporate
incurred This credit should be claimed on Form IT CCC75 For more information refer to O C G A 48 7 40 6
Individual Income Tax Return Information 1 877 423 6711
individual taxpayer s state income tax refund for
information and news from the Department of Revenue
information refer to O C G A 48 7 40 12
information refer to O C G A 48 7 40 16
information refer to O C G A 48 7 40 6
ing claimed and notify the business of the approved credit and when and how it may be claimed For more information
ing credit being claimed notify the business of the approved credit and when and how it may be claimed A credit claimed but
ing facility in this state for at least 3 years and who spends $800 million on a new manufacturing facility in this state
ing the credit to a Georgia Taxpayer For more information refer to O C G A 48 7 29 12 and Regulation 560 7 8 50
ing the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit that are placed in service on or after January 1 2001 Credit must be
INITIAL FILING AND DUE DATES
institution for the correct routing number to enter if:
INSTRUCTIONS
instructions concerning proper return preparation and
instructions on proper return preparation and mailing
insurance unless this benefit is provided to existing employees For taxpayers that initially claimed this credit for any taxable
interactive entertainment production company s quarterly or monthly payment under Code Section 48 7 103 nor shall such
Interest accrues at the rate of 12% per year from the original
interest due any business tax credits and the credits for
interest due for the respective taxes and enter the amounts
interest expense To arrive at such reduction the total interest
intergrated tax system gives corporate taxpayers the ability to pay the tax via a secure internet connection
INTRODUCTION
investment tax credit is calculated based upon a three year tax liability average The annual credits are then determined
investment tax credit of 10% Companies that create 400 or more new jobs invest $20 million or more in new and ex
investments made in 2016 2017 and 2018
involved in a business joint venture or that is a partner in a
is a foreign corporation which has agreed under the provisions
is derived in part from Georgia sources from property owned
is designed to combine the liabilities any penalty and
is engaged in or carrying on any business activities within this state Retail businesses are not included in the definition of
is imposed only on that portion of the business income which
is paid This penalty will accrue from the statutory due date
is reasonably attributable to Georgia sources and property
is received within the time extended by the Internal Revenue Service and Form 7004 is attached to the return
is required to withhold Georgia income tax on amounts that
is subject to the passive loss rules and is not able
IT 552 should be attached to the front of the Loss Year return Do not attach Form IT 552
IT 611
it is the net worth on the first day of the corporation s net
it requires preapproval for such companies and
IT WH at least 30 days prior to filing the return on which the credit will be claimed or 30 days prior to the due date
January 1 2009 a credit not to exceed $100 000 for a historic home and $300 000 for a certified structure will be
January 1 2009 approved retraining shall not include any retraining on commercially mass produced software packages for
January 1 2012 in tier 1 counties the business enterprise must increase employment by 2 or more new full time jobs
January 1 2016 This bill:
jobs is 200% or more of the average county wage where new jobs are located The credit may be used to offset 100
jobs may be entitled to a credit provided certain conditions are met A new quality job means a job that: 1) Is located
joint venture s or partnership s property payroll and gross
late payment of tax
LATE PAYMENT PENALTY
later date of either payment of the tax or the due date of the
law prohibits granting an extension of more than six months from the due date of the return
law prohibits state taxation of some types of retirement income
lease of a new zero emission vehicle Also there is a credit for the conversion of a standard vehicle to a zero emission
least 100%; Tier 2 counties at least 105%; Tier 3 counties at least 110%; and Tier 4 counties at least 115% The company
leave any unused boxes blank
liability after all other credits have been applied in any one year Any unused credit may be carried forward 10 years
life expectancy of the person or at least 10 years An employer
Line 2 and listed on Schedule 4
lion for taxable years beginning in 2013 1 5 million for taxable years beginning in 2014 through 2018 The film tax credit for
liquidated and is filing its final income tax return is not required
located in the State of Georgia The credit allowed is the lesser of 10% of the cost of the charger or $2 500 For more
losses I R C Section 1400N(j)
losses I R C Section 1400N(k)
Lynnette T Riley
made available to all employees and compensated individuals of the employer pursuant to the applicable provisions of
mailed to Georgia Department of Revenue Processing
mailing
mailing addresses
makes certain other changes for such companies
manufacturer must also create at a minimum 1 800 new jobs within a six year period and can receive credit for up to a
mation
mation refer to O C G A 48 7 40 22
maximum of 3 300 jobs For business enterprises who first qualify in a taxable year beginning on or after January 1
may be carried forward and does not increase the
may be claimed for 10 years provided the qualifying property remains in service throughout that period A taxpayer must
ment requirement $450 million qualified investment property or the payroll requirement $150 million in total annual of
ment tax credits NOTE: Base year port traffic must be at least 75 net tons five containers or 10 TEU s If not the per
million for investments made in calendar years 2011 2012 and 2013; and $5 million for investments made in calendar years
million per calendar year; and that no single employer
million per tax year The taxpayer must add back to Georgia taxable income that part of any federal charitable contribution
minutes!
month of the taxable year
month Periods ending on the 16th day or later are moved
months the tax due is 50% The initial net worth return
more than 10% over their 1997 base year port traffic or by more than 10% over 75 net tons five containers or ten 20
more than 10% they would qualify NOTE: Base year port traffic must be at least 75 net tons five containers or 10
mum credit of $250 000 per individual and 500 000 per corporation and $500 000 per partnership However the part
must apply using Georgia Form 3605 A nonprofit corporate
must be 01 through 12 or 21 through 32 Ask your financial
must be attached to the employer s income tax
must be attached to the Georgia return
must be claimed within 1 year instead of the normal 3 year statute of limitation period Credits claimed but not used may be
must be filed by each subsidiary Visit our website at http://
must file Form IT WH at least 30 days prior to filing the return on which the applicable jobs are claimed or 30 days prior to the
must meet Business Expansion and Support Act (BEST) criteria for the county in which they are located The tax credit
must pay a salary which is a stated percentage of the average county wage where the job is located: Tier 1 counties at
must preapprove or deny the application within
Nathan Deal
needed to compute the deduction to the partners or shareholders
negates Georgia s recognition of the election requiring each
ners of the partnership are subject to the per individual and per corporation limits The amount of the credit used in any
net income within 180 days of final determination Mail the return
net overpayment of the two taxes Compute any penalty and
NET TAX DUE OR OVERPAYMENT
net worth Instructions for the net worth tax begins on Page 8
NET WORTH TAX RETURN
NET WORTH TAX TABLE
NEW ESTIMATED TAX FILERS
NEW INFORMATION
new quality jobs The credit must be claimed within 1 year instead of the normal 3 year statute of limitation period The
newly created new quality jobs through year seven and claim the credit on each of those new quality jobs for five years
ning on or after January 1 2009 the base amount calculation is based on Georgia gross receipts instead of Georgia
ning on or after January 1 2019 For taxable years beginning in 2014 through 2018 no qualified interactive entertainment
no late filing penalties will apply
no longer required The IRS determination letter allowing
non individuals) that were enacted on or before January 1 2015
not adopted the Section 179 deduction for certain real property
not exceed $30 million per calendar year
Not exceeding $ 10 000 00 10 00
not exceeding 25 percent of the fair market value of the property or 25 percent of the difference between the fair market
not extend the period for which a credit
not in your name (such as your tax preparer s own account)
not responsible if a financial institution rejects a direct deposit
not used in any taxable year may be carried forward for 10 years from the close of the taxable year in which the qualified jobs
Note: Any short periods ending on the 1st through the 15th day
NOTE: Check the Extension box on Form 600 if a Federal or Georgia extension was granted Failure
Note: The combined total of the penalty for delinquent filing of
NOTE: The Department of Revenue encourages the use of 2D barcode returns; however we neither
Note: The requirements as to when and how often the
ny; if these requirements are met the Department of Revenue will issue a certification For the taxable years beginning in
o Address updates
O C G A 36 62 5 1 An existing business enterprise as defined in O C G A 48 7 40 qualifies for an additional $500 credit
O C G A 48 7 29 18 and 48 7 29 19 and Revenue Regulation 560 7 8 53
O C G A 48 7 40 1 and which qualifies and receives the tax credit under O C G A 48 7 40 1 and which:
O C G A 48 7 40 5
o Direct deposit account
o Filing frequency change
o Penalty waivers
o Protest or appeal a liability
o To close an account
obtain a credit against income tax liability The credit is calculated on expenses directly related to manufacturing or to
of $100 000 00 per calendar year
of 1/2 of 1% per month (up to 25%) will accrue until the tax
of a new vehicle in 2009 I R C Sections 164(a)(6) and 164(b)
of all assets of the taxpayer Any other methodology requires
of any state territory or foreign country to the extent such
of Authority by reviewing O C G A 14 2 1501 You may
of Georgia law to be treated as a domestic corporation and
of Historic Places
of incorporation will suffice Attach these forms to the
of Revenue 1800 Century Center Blvd N E Suite 15311
of Revenue If filing a consolidated Georgia income tax
of Revenue Suite 15316 1800 Century Blvd NE Atlanta
of Rights will provide fair courteous and timely service to
of State s website at http://www sos georgia gov/ Annual
of tangible personal property receipts shall be deemed to have
of the credit
of the income received by the person in all places during the
of the month are backed up to the last day of the preceding
of the return if earlier Once the income tax return is filed the Department has 120 days to review the withholding credit
of the return if earlier Once the income tax return is filed the Department has 120 days to review the withholding credit be
of the taxpayer s total state income tax liability for a tax year For tax years beginning on or after January 1 2009 the credit
on a first come first served basis The aggregate amount of the tax credit allowed to all taxpayers cannot exceed $58
on a weekend or holiday the return shall be due on the next
on Form IT QEE TP1 For more information refer to O C G A 48 7 29 16 and Revenue Regulation 560 7 8 47
on Georgia municipal bonds designated as Build America
on Georgia municipal bonds issued by the State of Georgia
on or after January 1 2015 losses should generally be
on Schedule 1 Line 4 and listed in Schedule 5 The more
on Schedule 1 Line 7 The amount of tax must be entered on
on the applicable lines
on the Federal return such as accounts receivable Gross
on Ways and Means and the chairperson of the
ONE FACTOR FORMULA
one year may not exceed the taxpayer s income tax liability for that taxable year Any unused portion of the credit may be
only the gross receipts factor See Georgia Comp Rules and
operating loss carryback to 3 4 or 5 years for tax years
or after January 1 2002 It substantially changed the
or any portion of the addition listed on Schedule 4
or business
or business done within this State and derived in part from
or final return shall compute the net worth in accordance with
or gain; whether or not such corporation is registered to do
or indirectly paid to a related member All such expense must
or lease of a new low emission vehicle Also there is a credit for the conversion of a standard vehicle to a low emission
or leased on or after July 1 2015
or place of business within this State; whether or not any
or sponsors an approved adult basic skills program
or subtracted on your Georgia income tax form
or that have income from Georgia sources are required to file
ordinary gain or loss treatment for the sale or exchange of certain
Organizations that received IRS determination letters after
Other Differences Other differences should be placed on
oved by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources must be included with
oved by the Environmental Protection Division of the Department of Natural Resources must be included with the
Over 1 000 000 00 and not exceeding 2 000 000 00 750 00
Over 10 000 00 and not exceeding 25 000 00 20 00
Over 10 000 000 00 and not exceeding 12 000 000 00 2 000 00
Over 100 000 00 and not exceeding 150 000 00 125 00
Over 12 000 000 00 and not exceeding 14 000 000 00 2 500 00
Over 14 000 000 00 and not exceeding 16 000 000 00 3 000 00
Over 150 000 00 and not exceeding 200 000 00 150 00
Over 16 000 000 00 and not exceeding 18 000 000 00 3 500 00
Over 18 000 000 00 and not exceeding 20 000 000 00 4 000 00
Over 2 000 000 00 and not exceeding 4 000 000 00 1 000 00
Over 20 000 000 00 and not exceeding 22 000 000 00 4 500 00
Over 200 000 00 and not exceeding 300 000 00 200 00
Over 22 000 000 00 5 000 00
Over 25 000 00 and not exceeding 40 000 00 40 00
Over 300 000 00 and not exceeding 500 000 00 250 00
Over 4 000 000 00 and not exceeding 6 000 000 00 1 250 00
Over 40 000 00 and not exceeding 60 000 00 60 00
Over 500 000 00 and not exceeding 750 000 00 300 00
Over 6 000 000 00 and not exceeding 8 000 000 00 1 500 00
Over 60 000 00 and not exceeding 80 000 00 75 00
Over 750 000 00 and not exceeding 1 000 000 00 500 00
Over 8 000 000 00 and not exceeding 10 000 000 00 1 750 00
Over 80 000 00 and not exceeding 100 000 00 100 00
owned and business done within the State to be determined
ownership interest of the partners members or
owning property in Georgia must file an initial net worth tax
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panded facilities and increase their port traffic by more than 20% above their base year port traffic may take both job tax
part by such taxpayer to another Georgia taxpayer
partial exception Form IT REIT must be completed
particulate emission reduction equipment at any truck stop depot or other facility For more information refer to O C G A
partners members or shareholders of that entity
pass through entity may be allocated to the
passes the basic skills education test Specifies
pay estimated tax and a charge at a rate of 9% per annum for underpayment of estimated tax Compute the
payer may be transferred or sold in whole or in
payer that has operated an existing manufacturing or telecommunications facility in the state for the previous three years to
Payments made prior to filing a completed return must be accompanied by Form IT 560C and claimed on Form
payroll expended to employees working within Georgia for the calendar year directly preceding the start of the year the quali
PENALTIES AND INTEREST
Penalty for delinquent filing is 10% of tax due Penalty for
per fiscal year The maximum credit allowed to any taxpayer and their affiliates is $250 000 per fiscal year Taxpayers must
per taxable year The Commissioner of the Department of
per the ending balance sheet of the short period return The
percent of the taxpayers Georgia income tax liability in the taxable year Where the amount of such credit exceeds the
permanent jobs or $5 million in annual payroll
permission to file a consolidated return using Form IT CONSOL
perty that is placed into service in Georgia between July 1 2008 and December 31 2014 The aggregate amount of
Please note: The approval letter must be attached to all
Please review your completed return:
Please see page 1 for the net operating loss carryover
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Please visit the GTC website at https://gtc dor ga gov for more infromation You may also contact the Electronic
pletion forms signed by Department of Technical and Adult Education personnel attached For more information refer to
ployer (but only an employer who employs 50 or fewer persons either directly or whose compensation is reported on
port numbers to verify the increase in port traffic For more information refer to O C G A 48 7 40 15
portion of this bill (Section 5 1) eliminates both
portion of this bill provides that individuals who owe
pre approval from the Department Also see Georgia Regulation
preferred stock after Dec 31 2007 I R C Section 1221
prepayment to result in a single balance due or overpayment
previously paid net worth tax
prior election to forego the net operating loss carryback period
prior to these changes) This bill:
procedural sequence of taxable periods provided by
production company s withholding taxes To claim the credit against withholding the production company must file Form
production company shall be allowed to claim an amount of tax credits for any single year in excess of its total aggregate
production or sale of tangible personal property and from
profits paid or accrued within the taxable year imposed by
property both within and outside Georgia Schedules 6 and 7
property having an actual situs or a business situs within the
property only includes in their receipts factor gross receipts
property owned or business done outside the State the tax
property receipts shall be deemed to have been derived from
property) and Georgia has not adopted I R C Section 199 (federal
proval with the Department (preapproval is re
proval with the Department (preapproval may be re
provide for the modifications required by Georgia Law The total
provided by an employer to an employee as described in Section 132(f) of the IRC of 1986 For more information
provides that in no event shall the aggregate
provides that it shall stand repealed on December
providing telecommunications services Taxpayers must apply (use Form IT APP) and receive approval before claiming
provisions for S corporations having one or more stockholders
provisions Georgia does not follow
provisions of all federal laws related to the
public To register as a minority subcontractor or to view
purchasing/suppliers
PV CORP PAYMENT VOUCHER
qualified facility on or after July 1 2008 The aggregate amount of tax credits allowed for both the clean energy property
qualified interactive entertainment production companies and their affliates will not be available for taxable years begin
qualified restaurant property (allowing buildings to now be included)
qualifies for an exception If the taxpayer qualifies for a full or
qualify for this credit For more information refer to O C G A 48 7 40 16 The zero emission vehicle tax credit was
quested before the certified rehabilitation is
quested before the class is taken) The Department
ratio of gross receipts from business done within this State to
reading writing or mathematical skills up to and including the 12th grade or classes to receive a GED certificate may
real estate held purely for investment purposes and not
Reasons your direct deposit may be rejected If any of the
receipts factors are determined per the instructions on Page 8
receipts values in its own apportionment formula
receive a tax credit The program is administered by the Department of Technical and Adult Education This credit should be
received from other intangible property held for investment
refer to O C G A 48 7 29 3
refer to O C G A 48 7 40 2 40 3 and 40 4
refund must be claimed within one year of the date the changes
regardless of any extension for filing the return See page
register before accessing tax accounts To register you will need:
Registration & Licensing Unit 1 877 423 6711
registration and Certificate of Authority obligations are
Regulation 560 7 3 13 applicable to consolidated
Regulation 560 7 4 05 for more information
Regulations 560 7 7 03 for specific details
regulations of the Board of Natural Resources and includes an electric vehicle whose drive train is powered solely by
rehabilitation expenditure as defined by Section
related interest expense directly or indirectly paid to a
related member All such expense must be listed as an
related to such establishment or reallocation Headquarters is defined as the principal central administrative offices of
relating to any scholarship or grant made
RELATION TO FEDERAL RETURN
relevant exempt organization federal return that is filed
repealed and cannot be claimed for vehicles purchased or leased on or after July 1 2015
report to the chairperson of the House Committee
reported directly on the S Corporation or partnership return but the
request preapproval to claim the credit
requested to file a consolidated return by the Commissioner
required to receive a GED diploma
requirements are satisfied This certification
research and development industries but does not include retail businesses If other requirements are met job tax credits are
Resources shall not accept new applications for
respects (see information on Page 1 about Federal tax
retraining employees to use new equipment new technology or new operating systems For tax years beginning on or after
return
return a separate net worth tax return must be filed by each
return ending March 31 2009 The Georgia taxable net
return for any credit claimed under this provision A statement from the vehicle manufacturer is not acceptable
return on or before the fifteenth day of the third calendar month
return to Georgia Department of Revenue Processing
return with Georgia is the same as that for filing with the IRS
returns A copy of the Federal return and all supporting schedules
returns became effective for tax years beginning on
Revenue Commissioner
Revenue Service
Revenue Service prior to January 1 1987 is not required to
review the withholding credit being claimed and notify the business of the approved credit and when and how it may be
routing number on your checks
rules for filing consolidated returns Visit our website at
Sales and Use Tax Withholding Tax Film Withholding Corporate Income Tax International Fuel Tax
Schedule 1 Line 8 and on Schedule 3 Line 1A
Schedule 3 provides for the computation of net tax due or the
Schedule L must be completed on the Georgia copy of the
Schedule L) of the corporation and covers the tax period
search and development that have increased shipments out of Georgia ports during the previous 12 month period by
Secretary of State 404 656 2817
Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code The total amount of the tax credit for a taxable year cannot exceed the
Section 1400U 2 of the Internal Revenue Code or any other
Section 172 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as it
Section 199)
Section 85(c)
section beginning on Page 1 prior to filling out your return
Section for more information
secure self service customer facing portal for making online Individual or Business Tax payments and corresponding
Senate Finance Committee by June 30 of each
send a notice to the corporation s principal office address in
separate from any filings with the Department of Revenue
separately allocated and deducted the remainder of the net
Services Group at 1 877 423 6711
shall be allocated to Georgia if the situs of the corporation is
shall be allocated to the State if the property held is real or
shall issue the certification if all the above
shall receive income tax credits in excess
shareholders have not consented to be taxed
shareholders in the rehabilitated certified struc
shareholders of S Corporations and partners of partnerships for the
shareholders of that entity and without regard to the
should be reported as stated in the instructions on Page 1
should be used to compute Georgia taxable income
skills education program consisting of at least
software bought after May 4 2007 and placed in service
standard deduction for sales tax on the purchase of a new
State
state Every such corporation shall be deemed to be doing
State of Georgia
State Otherwise such gains shall be allocated outside the
statutory laws of any nation or state other than Georgia
statutory laws of Georgia A domesticated foreign corporation
stock should not be deducted from issued capital stock
structure and the total value of credits claimed
structure other than a historic home
subcontractors for the Revenue Department and general
subsidiary Visit our website at http://dor georgia gov for
successfully completes an approved adult basic
such activity or transaction is connected with interstate or
such taxpayer s quarterly or monthly withholding tax To claim the credit against withholding a taxpayer must file
suitable for conservation purposes Please note that the Department of Natural Resources cannot accept new applica
Supervision
support nor recommend any software company Failure to mail your return to the correct address may
tainment production company and its affiliates which are qualified interactive entertainment production companies is $5 mil
tance payable to Georgia Department of Revenue with your return? (To ensure proper credit put
tangible personal property must include gross receipts from
tangible personal property situated in the State or intangible
tax center info
tax credit For more information refer to O C G A 48 7 40 24
tax credit It is effective on January 1 2016
tax credit on December 31 2016 It also repeals
tax credit the eliminated salary and wage deduction should
tax credit with the following threshold criteria:
TAX CREDITS
TAX CREDITS (continued)
TAX CREDITS (continued)
TAX CREDITS (continued)
tax credits allowed for both the clean energy property tax credit and the wood residuals tax credit is $2 5 million for
tax credits by providing that the amount of the tax
tax credits preapproved shall not exceed $1
Tax Exempt Organization Information 1 877 423 6711
TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS
tax is then prorated based on the number of months included
tax laws of Georgia Accordingly for tax years beginning
tax liability and any excess credit may be used to offset withholding taxes There is a 10 year carryforward of any unused
tax liability for the tax year Recapture provisions apply if the property is transferred or committed to a use other than child
tax return is based on the beginning net worth (Federal
tax year before the year of the loss I R C Section 1400N(o)
tax year) Please see the Federal Tax Changes
tax years beginning on or after 1/1/2008 ) Forms 990 and
tax years beginning on or after January 1 2016
taxable net income (Note that for tax years beginning before January 1 2009 the base amount must contain positive
taxable year may be carried forward for 5 years from the close of the taxable year in which the investment occurred
taxed if federal law prohibits the state from taxing it Federal
taxes are deducted to determine Federal taxable income This
taxes There is a 15 year carry forward of any unused tax credit For more information refer to O C G A 48 7 40 25
taxing authority and the IRS We welcome your comments
taxpayer has depreciation differences from more than one Federal
taxpayer s state income tax liability for a taxable year In Tier 3 and Tier 4 counties the total credit amount may offset up to
taxpayer s state income tax refund from both the
taxpayer s tax liability in a taxable year the excess may be taken as a credit against such taxpayer s quarterly or monthly
TAXPAYER SERVICES DIVISION
Taxpayer Services Division Director s Office 404 417 2400
taxpayer shall file a return reflecting the changed or corrected
Taxpayers should use Georgia Form 4562 to compute depreciation
Taxpayers that remit payments by electronic funds transfer
telecommunications tourism broadcasting or research and development industries The credit shall be 10% of the
TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE
TEU s If not the percentage increase in port traffic will be calculated using 75 net tons five containers or 10 TEU s
than 20 percent above its base year port traffic and also has increased employment by 400 or more no sooner than January
than a historic home) that are completed on or after January 1 2017 For more information refer to O C G A 48 7 29 8
than one box You must check the correct box to ensure your
than the manufacture production or sale of tangible personal
that date and before tax years beginning on or after 1/1/2008
that Georgia follows I R C Sections 108 381 382 and 384
that purchases an alternative fuel heavy duty vehicle or an alternative fuel medium duty vehicle The credit is allowed on
that taxable year No credit may be claimed and allowed under this code section for any jobs created on or after January 1
that taxpayer shall be added to a waiting list and receive priority for the following years credit allocation Credits claimed
that the credit cap the aggregate amount of income
that the project creates 200 or more full time
the aggregate amount of film tax credits allowed for qualified interactive entertainment production companies and their affili
the annual $25 million limitation those applica
the authority of the United States or any foreign country or
the basis used to calculate Georgia taxable income with
the calendar year directly preceding the start of the taxable year of the qualified interactive entertainment production compa
the conservation tax credit after December 31 2016
the corporation nor for sale in the regular course of business
The credit is calculated at 50% of the direct costs of retraining full time employees up to $500 per employee per approved re
The credit may be used to offset 100 percent of the taxpayers Georgia income tax liability in the taxable year Where the
the credit This became effective January 1 2011 See Code Section 48 7 40 30 and Regulation 560 7 8 52 for more infor
the Department of Economic Development) which is located in a tier 2 3 or 4 county
The Department of Revenue as outlined in the Taxpayer Bill
The Department of Revenue has given approval to certain software companies to produce tax programs that include
The estimated tax worksheet is on the Form 602ES Include your corporate name address telephone number
the fee is due between January 1 and April 1 The SOS will
the film tax credit for qualified interactive
The following instructions apply to two separate taxes on
the following instructions:
The following percentages of estimated tax shall
The Georgia Code imposes certain penalties as follows:
The Georgia Department of Revenue accepts Visa American
the Georgia Lottery Corporation to offset an
The Georgia return correlates to the Federal return in most
The Governor signed House Bill 292 into law Consequently
the Internal Revenue Code are considered Build America
the list visit the DOAS website at: http://doas ga gov/state
the low emission vehicle and zero emission vehicle
The mailing address for Form 3605 is Georgia Department
the minimum tax of $10 00 A corporation which has been
The net worth tax shall be computed based upon the net worth
the order in which the application was received
the other addition or subtraction line of the applicable return
the payment voucher
the qualified investor tax credit (also known
The request must be submitted 75 days before the
the return by an officer and the preparer also apply to Georgia
the return for any credit claimed under this provision A statement from the vehicle manufacturer is not accept
the return is being amended due to an IRS audit; check the
The return is due on or before the 15th day of the 3rd month
the return on which the applicable jobs are claimed Once the income tax return is filed the Department has 90 days to
The routing number must be nine digits The first two digits
THE SECRETARY OF STATE
the statutory due date of the return a late payment penalty
The tax imposed by Georgia law applies to the entire net
The tax is graduated based on net worth In the case of new
the tax to retain its charter A foreign corporation admitted into
the taxpayers average adjusted basis of the U S obligations
the taxpayers of Georgia Our mission is to provide the best
the Technical College System of Georgia Office of
the total available net operating loss carryover on Schedule
the year If this return is for a short period of less than six
the years following the base year
then the employer must request certification from
then this code section shall exist as it was
There is also the requirement that the number of full time employees equal or exceed 1 800 However these jobs do not
there will be a difference in the gain or loss on the sale of the property
Thereafter an annual return must be filed on or before the
This booklet contains the instructions required by most
This booklet is designed to provide information and assist
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This should be entered on the other addition line of the return
This should be entered on the other subtraction line of the return
This year you can electronically file your corporate return
through six after the creation of the jobs In Tier 1 and Tier 2 counties the total credit amount may offset up to 100% of a
Tier 1 $ 5 Million 10%
Tier 2 $10 Million 8%
Tier 3 or 4 $20 Million 6%
Tier 3 or 4 1% 3%
time for filing does not affect any interest or penalty charged for
tions after December 31 2016 A copy of this certificate must be filed with the taxpayer s tax return in order to claim the
tions for further information or refer to the Department of Community Affairs website
tions shall be given priority the following year
to $25 000 and the related phase out is $200 000 Georgia has
to $5 million for any taxable year except in the case
to a duplicate original return
to all taxable years beginning on or after
To amend a return check the amended return block on
to apportionment All expenses connected with the interest
to apportionment but must be applied against the investment
to be taxed based upon total net worth
to check the extension box will result in assessment of a late filing penalty
to claim the additional depreciation on the Federal return
to claim these credits on Forms IT CEP AP For more information refer to O C G A 48 7 29 14
to compute Federal taxable income because of a Federal jobs
to Current Year Then insert Current Year Income / (Loss) in the space provided and compute the NOL Carry
to customers in this State or products delivered to customers
to do business in Georgia must file an annual registration
to file a net worth tax return nor is it entitled to a refund of
to January 1 2009 may be entitled to a tax credit if the following criteria are met: 1) At least fifty (50) headquarters jobs
to May 4 2007 Kansas storms and tornadoes in the fifth
to minority subcontractors or $100 000 whichever is less
to request permission by such time will require the
to retail space I R C Sections 168(e)(3)(E)(ix) 168(e)(8) and
to the Georgia partnership or S Corporation return is not required
to this address See When and Where to File for the
to visit our website at http://dor georgia gov where
to write checks or
to: Georgia Taxpayer Services Division P O Box 49432 Atlanta
total amount of the credit that may be claimed
total credit allowed is $50 million The credit offsets income tax liability and any excess may be used to offset withholding
total gross receipts from business done everywhere
Total subtractions from Federal income should be indicated
Total the remaining NOL (Col F) and enter in the space at the bottom of the worksheet for NOL Carry forward Available
training program per year For tax years beginning on or after January 1 2009 there is a cap of $1 250 per year per full time
TREATMENT OF SHORT PERIOD
ture provided that the entity or person that
TWO DIMENSIONAL BARCODE RETURNS
U S obligation income must be reduced by direct and indirect
United States
unless such business enterprise has increased its port traffic of products during the previous twelve month period by more
unused credit may be carried forward for three years and the credit is limited to 50% of the employer s Georgia income
used in the operation of the business are also not subject
using Form IT 560C Credit for this prepayment should be
using this base year average The credit available to the taxpayer in any given year is the lesser of the following amounts:
v Are your corporate name address and Federal ID Number entered correctly on the return?
v Current year individual and corporate tax payments;
v Did you receive an extension of time to file your return? If so did you enclose a copy of the
v Have you addressed your envelope properly? Do not mail your Georgia Form 600 to the Internal
v Have you included a copy of Federal Form 1120 and supporting schedules with your return?
v If there is an overpayment (on Schedule 3 Line 6) did you show the amount to be refunded
v If there is tax due (on Schedule 3 Line 10) have you attached Form PV CORP and your remit
v If you claimed Georgia Business credits did you include the required schedules or forms?
v Individual and corporate estimated tax payments
v Is the taxable year shown on your return?
v Liabilities on Department of Revenue issued assessment
v Please DO NOT use staples
value and the amount paid to the donor if the donation is effected by a sale of for less than fair market value up to a maxi
vehicle in 2009 because Georgia has its own standard deduction
vehicle which is equal to 10% of the cost of conversion not to exceed $2 500 per converted vehicle Certification appr
view the statute and obtain an application on the Secretary
wage of the county in which it is located; and 5) For a taxpayer that initially claimed the credit in a taxable year beginning
wage of the county that has the lowest average wage of any county in the state Also employers must make health insurance
were enacted on or before January 1 2015 This
were established The measurement of the new full time jobs and maintained jobs is based on average monthly employment
What is the Georgia Tax Center? The Georgia Tax Center (GTC) is the Department of Revenue s
WHEN AND WHERE TO FILE
WHEN ELECTRONIC FILING IS REQUIRED
When receipts are derived from business other than the sale
When receipts are derived from the sale of tangible personal
When salaries and wages are reduced on the Federal return
when the federal counterpart of such return is required to
When two or more corporations file a consolidated return
whenever the corporation is a partner whether limited or
whether on a mandatory or voluntary basis must
which there is a special exemption under Georgia law from
who are nonresidents of Georgia must file consent Form 600S
Who Can Sign Up? Any business that pays taxes in the state of Georgia is eligible to use GTC for
who incur a loss shall compute the net operating loss carryover
with Georgia
with the Department
with the playing of golf shall not be eligible Taxpayers will be able to claim a credit against their state income tax liability
with the Secretary of State (SOS) Registration including
withholding tax To claim the credit against withholding a business must file Form IT WH at least 30 days prior to filing
within Georgia as computed in Schedule 2 using the ratio
within this State
within two years of the placed in service
word processing database management presentations spreadsheets e mail personal information management or comput
worth per the March 31 2009 balance sheet is $90 000 The
worth taxable year Net worth is defined to include issued
year and it provides that the Department of Natural
year beginning before January 1 2009 credits are allowed for new credit full time employee jobs for five years in years two
year in order to claim the credit
year made to employees who are not authorized employees
year may be carried forward for five years from the close of the taxable year in which the cost of the operation was
year must be carried back and carried forward in the
year port traffic and port traffic include imports and exports of product It allows the credit to any business enterprise located
year Such report shall contain the total sales tax
years beginning before January 1 2019 Also for
years beginning in 2014 through 2018 is $12 5 million for each year The maximum credit for any qualified interactive enter
years beginning on or after January 1 2008 See the
years then included ratably over five years I R C Section 108(i)
you can download forms and obtain up to date tax
your Federal ID Number and the tax year end on your remittance )
Zone property I R C Section 1400N(d)(1)