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The Department of Revenue has given approval to certain software companies to produce tax programs that include a 2D barcode. A list of these companies is available on our website at www. Individual Taxes. Georgia Individual Income Tax is based on the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income, adjustments that are required by Georgia law, and the taxpayers filing requirements.

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A complete copy of the Federal return and all supporting schedules must be attached to the Georgia return. Affiliated corporations that file a consolidated Federal income tax return must file separate income tax returns with Georgia unless they have prior approval or have been required to file a consolidated return by the Commissioner of Revenue.

If filing a consolidated Georgia income tax return, a separate net worth tax return must be filed by each subsidiary. If a federal audit results in a change in taxable income, the taxpayer shall file a return reflecting the changed or corrected net income within days of the final IRS determination File an amended Page 4 continued Form Box , Atlanta, GA Further, if the changes result in a refund, the refund must be claimed within one year of the date the changes are submitted.

However, the income is not taxed if federal law prohibits the state from taxing it. Federal law prohibits state taxation of some types of retirement income including pensions as well as income received from nonqualified deferred compensation plans if the income is paid out over the life expectancy of the person or at least 10 years. See Regulation It must be noted that if an employee goes beyond mere solicitation then the exemption does not apply.

Additionally, the Public Law exemption does not apply to the net worth tax, Form or S must be filed with Georgia and the net worth tax must be paid if due. Even when the exemption applies, we recommend that the corporation complete all schedules on the Georgia return relating to income tax and attach a copy of their Federal income tax return. Additionally, the corporation should check the box on page 1 of the form.

Lines 2 and 4 of Schedule 1 provide for the modifications required by Georgia Law. The total additions to Federal income should be indicated on Schedule 1, Line 2 and listed on Schedule 4. Total subtractions from Federal taxable income should be indicated on Schedule 1, Line 4 and listed in Schedule 5. The more commonly used items are listed in each of these schedules. A corporation must add back all captive REIT expenses directly or indirectly paid to a related member.

All such expense must be listed as an addition to federal taxable income even if the taxpayer qualifies for an exception. An authorized employee is someone legally allowed to work in the United States. If the taxpayer qualifies for a full or partial exception, Form ITAddback must be completed in order for the taxpayer to take a subtraction on Schedule 5 for all or any portion of the addition listed on Schedule 4.

The subtraction for U. To arrive at such reduction, the total interest expense is multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the taxpayers average adjusted basis of the U. Also see Georgia Regulation A corporation may subtract federally taxable interest received on Georgia municipal bonds issued by the State of Georgia and certain authorities or agencies of the State of Georgia for which there is a special exemption under Georgia law from Georgia tax on interest.

The Commissioner of the Department of Administrative Services maintains a list of certified minority subcontractors for the Revenue Department and general public. To register as a minority subcontractor or to view the list, visit the DOAS website at: doas.

Net Operating Losses. A net operating loss sustained for the current taxable year must be carried back if applicable and carried forward in the procedural sequence of taxable periods provided by Section of the Internal Revenue Code of , as defined in the income tax laws of Georgia.

Therefore, for losses incurred in taxable years ending after December 31, , there is no carryback and unlimited carryforward of net operating losses and there is a 2 year carryback for farming losses and there is a 2 year carryback and 20 year carryforward for certain inusrance company net operating losses.

See Form IT for more information. Also for tax years beginning on or after January 1, , Georgia law was changed to specifically provide that Georgia follows I.

Sections , , , and Use schedule 9 to compute the net operating losses that Page 5 can be used in the current year. If you claim a net operating loss deduction, you must file a complete statement detailing the sources for such deduction. Georgia Taxes Deductible. There shall be added to taxable income any taxes on, or measured by, net income or net profits paid or accrued within the taxable year imposed by the authority of the United States or any foreign country, or by any state except the State of Georgia, or by any territory, county, school district, municipality, or other tax subdivision of any state, territory, or foreign country to the extent such taxes are deducted to determine Federal taxable income.

This includes Federal environmental tax. When salaries and wages are reduced on the Federal return to compute Federal taxable income because of a Federal jobs tax credit, the eliminated salary and wage deduction should be listed on Schedule 5 as a subtraction from Federal taxable income.

Georgia follows the provisions of I. Section j ; as they existed before the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Please see Policy Bulletin IT for information regarding the exclusion for dividends from sources outside the United States. See Georgia Code Section for additional adjustments. The tax imposed by Georgia law applies to the entire net income as previously defined, received by every corporation, foreign or domestic, that owns property in this state, does business in this State, or derives income from sources in this state.

Every such corporation shall be deemed to be doing business in this State if engaged within this State in any activities or transactions for the purpose of financial profit or gain; whether or not such corporation is registered to do business in this State; whether or not it maintains an office or place of business within this State; whether or not any such activity or transaction is connected with interstate or foreign commerce.

If the business income of the corporation is derived in part from Georgia sources, from property owned or business done within this State, and derived in part from property owned or business done outside the State, the tax is imposed only on that portion of the business income which is reasonably attributable to Georgia sources and property owned and business done within the State, to be determined as follows: 1 Interest received on bonds held for investment and income received from other intangible property held for investment are not subject to apportionment.

Rentals received from real estate held purely for investment purposes and not used in the operation of the business are also not subject to apportionment. All expenses connected with the interest and rentals from such investments are likewise not subject to apportionment but must be applied against the investment income. The net investment income from intangible property shall be allocated to Georgia if the situs of the corporation is in Georgia or the intangible property was acquired as income from property held in Georgia, or as a result of business done in Georgia.

The net investment income from tangible property in Georgia shall be allocated to Georgia. Otherwise, such gains shall be allocated outside the State. The gross receipts factor is the ratio of gross receipts from business done within this State to total gross receipts from business done everywhere. When receipts are derived from the sale of tangible personal property, receipts shall be deemed to have been derived from business done in this State if received from products shipped or delivered to customers within this State.

See Georgia Comp. Rules and Regulations. The initial net worth return cannot be combined with the initial income tax return because the due dates do not coincide. In addition, interest as specified on page 4 is due on delinquent payments from the due date until paid in full. In the case of new corporations, this is the Page 6 beginning net worth. Net worth is defined to include issued capital stock, paid in surplus and retained earnings. Treasury stock should not be deducted from issued capital stock.

Foreign corporations qualified to conduct business in Georgia are taxed based upon the portion of net worth employed within Georgia as computed on Schedule 2, using the ratio computed on Schedule 8. To compute the ratio, the property factors will reflect total balance sheet assets within Georgia and everywhere.

This includes all intangible assets reflected on the Federal return such as accounts receivable. Gross receipts factors are determined per the instructions on page 6. For net worth tax purposes, a foreign corporation is a corporation or association created or organized under the statutory laws of any nation or state other than Georgia. A domesticated foreign corporation is a foreign corporation which has agreed under the provisions of Georgia law to be treated as a domestic corporation and to be taxed based upon total net worth.

A dormant corporation must file a net worth tax return and pay the tax, if applicable, to retain its charter. A foreign corporation admitted into Georgia must file a net worth tax return until it has withdrawn from Georgia. A corporation with a deficit net worth must file a return but does not owe the net worth tax. A corporation which has been liquidated and is filing its final income tax return is not required to file a net worth tax return, nor is it entitled to a refund of previously paid net worth tax.

When two or more corporations file a consolidated return for income tax purposes, a separate net worth tax return must be filed by each subsidiary. Compute any penalty and interest due for the respective taxes and enter the amounts on the applicable lines. The tax is then prorated based on the number of months included in the short period return. Note: Any short periods ending on the 1st through the 15th day of the month are backed up to the last day of the preceding month.

Periods ending on the 16th day or later are moved forward to the last day of that month. Not exceeding Choose Direct Deposit. A fast, simple, safe, secure way to have your refund deposited automatically to your checking or savings account. Check the appropriate box for the type of account.

Do not check more than one box. You must check the correct box to ensure your direct deposit is accepted. The routing number must be nine digits. The first two digits must be 01 through 12 or 21 through The State of Georgia is not responsible if a financial institution rejects a direct deposit. The account number can be up to 17 characters both numbers and letters. Include hyphens, but omit spaces and special symbols.

Enter the number from left to right and leave any unused boxes blank. Registration, including the fee, is due between January 1 and April 1. Foreign corporations those formed in a state other than Georgia should determine the need to obtain a Certificate of Authority by reviewing O. Annual registration and Certificate of Authority obligations are separate from any filings with the Department of Revenue.

A nonprofit corporate charter Page 8 does not constitute an exemption from income tax. The IRS determination letter allowing exempt status for the corporation along with the letter of incorporation will suffice. Attach these forms to the relevant exempt organization federal return that is filed with Georgia. Each exempt organization must file a copy of the forms they file with the Internal Revenue Service Forms , EZ, etc.

The due date for filing copies of the Federal return with Georgia is the same as that for filing with the IRS. Form T should be mailed to the address on the form. Forms and should be mailed to Georgia Department of Revenue, P.

Column A: List the loss year s. Column B: List the loss amount for the tax year listed in Column A. Total the remaining NOL Col. Create photocopies as needed. All corporate income tax must be paid directly to the Georgia Department of Revenue. The estimated tax shall be paid on the specified dates so as to effect payment in full of the estimated tax by the 15th day of the twelfth month of the taxable year. If the requirements to file estimated tax under Code Section are first met as shown in the left-hand column of the following table, then the estimated tax shall be due as shown in the remaining columns.

Enter penalty from UET on schedule 3 line 9 of Form After the last day of the fifth month and before the first day of the ninth month of the taxable year. The estimated tax worksheet is on the Form ES. Include your corporate name, address, telephone number, Federal Employer Identification Number, and the taxable year.

For more information, contact the Department at Check or money order for payment of tax should be made payable to Georgia Department of Revenue. Include your Federal Employer Identification Number on your check or money order. This integrated tax system gives corporate taxpayers the ability to pay the tax via a secure internet connection. You may also contact the Electronic Services Group at If the return is received within the time extended by the Internal Revenue Service and Form is attached to the return, no late filing penalties will apply.

Georgia law prohibits granting an extension of more than six months from the due date of the return. Failure to attach a copy of the Federal extension will result in the return being considered filed late and the assessment of applicable penalties! Also, interest will be assessed as specified on page 4 from the statutory due date until the tax is paid in full.

Late payment penalties and interest accrue from the statutory due date regardless of an extension. Non estimated tax payments made prior to filing a completed return must be accompanied by Form ITC and claimed on Form , Schedule 3, Line 2. An extension of time does not alter interest or penalty charges for late payment of tax. Failure to check the extension box will result in assessment of a late filing penalty. A list of these companies is available on our website at dor.

Failure to mail your return to the correct address may cause processing delays. Only enter a certificate number if the Department has provided a letter with your unique certificate number because the credit is preapproved.

Purchased credits and credits received from an allocation should also be included on this schedule. If a credit is purchased from a previous year the credit should be claimed as previous year credit.