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Checking State Tax Refunds & Filings
By providing your Individual Taxpayer Identification Number or Social Security Number, expected refund amount and the tax filing year, you can instantly get information about your tax refund.
Last Days to File State Income Taxes
Next Monday, April 15, taxpayers across the country will review electronic filings and flood post offices to send in federal and state taxes. If you still need to complete your Georgia taxes, follow these tips.
Checkoff Georgia Partnership Simplifies Charitable Giving
A coalition of charitable organizations, Checkoff Georgia has raised millions for worthy Georgia causes since 1989.
What the Fiscal Cliff Deal Means for Georgians
To avoid the tax increases and spending cuts that economists feared might send the country back into recession, Congress on Tuesday passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012.
More Online Businesses to Collect Sales Taxes
In an effort both to make the retail market fair for all business owners and to draw more revenue for state programs, the General Assembly passed legislation that requires more online retailers to collect sales taxes starting this month.
Energy Saving Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend
Governor Nathan Deal recently announced this weekend as the sales tax holiday for all ENERGY STAR and WaterSense products across the state.
Tax Credits for Film & Entertainment Industries
Georgia is providing up to 30% in tax credits for companies producing feature films, television series, music videos and commercials, as well as interactive games and animation.
Ending the Annual Ad Valorem Tax
The unpopular “birthday tax” car owners pay ended when Gov. Nathan Deal signed the tax reform bill HB 386 earlier this year. The bill eliminates the annual ad valorem tax car owners pay and the sales tax manufacturers pay for future purchases.
Governor Deal Stops Increase in State Gasoline Tax
Governor Nathan Deal has issued an executive order to prevent the increase in the state’s gasoline tax scheduled to go into effect July 1.
New Video Gaming Tax Credit Signed
Governor Nathan Deal signed legislation into law on Wednesday, May 2, letting Georgia’s growing video gaming industry keep state tax credits, but with new limitations.