Earn a Georgia Tax Credit
Turn Your State Taxes into Tuition Scholarships
Redirect part—or all—of what you already owe and keep it working in Georgia classrooms. A simple online application reserves your 2026 credit.
How the Education Expense Credit Works
Since 2008, Georgia taxpayers have been allowed to contribute to an approved Student Scholarship Organization (SSO) like GOAL and claim a dollar‑for‑dollar credit on their state return.
Contribution Limits
Filer
Maximum Election
Single Filer
$2,500
Married Separate Filer
$2,500
Married Joint Filer
$5,000
Individual Pass-Through Owner
$25,000
C Corp, Trust, or Electing Pass-Through
75% of annual tax liability
Business that pays insurance premium tax
75% of annual tax liability, but credit shall not exceed $1 million
Participants receive Form IT‑QEE‑SSO1 for hassle‑free e‑filing.
So Simple It’s Three Steps
1
Submit your GOAL tax credit application online.
2
Receive approval from GA Department of Revenue.
3
Make payment within 60 days of approval and claim the credit next filing season. GOAL reminds you of every deadline.
Why Georgians Love It
Zero net cost
you’re pre‑paying taxes you owed anyway.
Possible federal deductions
for many businesses (check with your CPA)
Local targeting
designate one or more partner schools to receive the funds.
Verified $56.5 million annual savings for Georgia taxpayers.
Your Dollars at Work
- 83,000 scholarships funded so far, averaging $4,500 each.
- 79 % of recipients live in households below $48 k AGI.
- 230 private schools empowered to serve students who otherwise couldn’t attend.
Apply early—the statewide $120 million cap has filled on Day 1 several years running.
Quick Answers for Donors
- Carryforward? Yes—up to three years for individual taxpayers.
- Designate a student? Not permitted by law, but you may pick a school.
Need help? Reach GOAL’s team at 770-828-4625 or [email protected]. For deeper detail see the full Donor FAQ.
