Georgia GOAL Scholarship

Tax Credit Limits Based on Filing Status

• Single individual or head of household – up to $2,500

• Married couple filing a joint return – up to $5,000

• Married couple filing separate returns – up to $2,500

• S corporation shareholder, LLC member, or partnership partner – up to $25,000

• S corporation, LLC, or partnership that elects to pay tax at the entity level – up to 75% of Georgia income tax liability

• C corporation or Trust – up to 75% of annual Georgia income tax liability

How to Contribute & Take the Tax Credit

1. Apply Now

   • Complete the upcoming year GOAL Tax Credit Application today at this link (takes just 20 seconds!).

2. GOAL Submits to DOR

   • GOAL submits your application to the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) on the first business day of January for the upcoming year.

3. Approved to Contribute

   • GOAL and DOR notify you of approved tax credit amount and payment deadline.

4. Make Payment

   • Pay GOAL by check or credit card within 60 days of DOR approval.

5. Take the Credit

   • GOAL will send you Form IT-QEE-SSO1 (tax receipt) for claiming the credit on your Georgia income tax return (Note: you will take the credit on the income tax return for the year in which you make the payment).