Georgia State Income Tax: Rates, Who Pays

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Georgia state income tax rate for 2024
Do I have to pay Georgia state income tax?
- You are required to file a federal tax return. (Learn more about who needs to file a federal return.)
- You have income that is subject to Georgia income tax but not to federal income tax.
- Your income exceeds $24,000 (joint filers) or $12,000 (all other filers).
- Federal: $79 to $139. Free version available for Simple Form 1040 returns only.
- State: $0 to $69 per state.
- Expert help or full service filing is available with an upgrade to Live packages for a fee.
What is my Georgia residency status for state income tax purposes?
Resident status rules
Part-year resident status rules
Nonresident status rules
- Wages.
- Georgia lottery winnings.
- Income from flow-through entities such as S-corporations, partnerships, LLCs, trusts and estates.
- Rent.
What is Georgia's standard deduction?
Georgia state income tax deadline
- If you applied for a federal tax extension by Tax Day, Georgia automatically grants you an extension for your state income tax as well. Just remember to attach the confirmation of Form 4868 or the IRS approval when you file your state return.
- If you needed an extension for just your Georgia return, you had to file Form IT-303 with the Department of Revenue before the April deadline.
- Federal: $79 to $139. Free version available for Simple Form 1040 returns only.
- State: $0 to $69 per state.
- Expert help or full service filing is available with an upgrade to Live packages for a fee.
How to track your Georgia state tax refund
3 things to know about Georgia state tax
- If you're a Georgia resident with a simple tax situation who makes below a certain income, you may be able to file a free federal return via IRS Free File.
- Qualifying individuals who want help filing taxes can use IRS programs such as Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly.
- If you are unable to pay your tax bill in one lump sum, you can request to pay in installments through the Georgia Department of Revenue.
Article sources
- 1. Georgia Department of Revenue. 2023 IT-511 Individual Income Tax Booklet. Accessed Dec 18, 2024.
- 2. Georgia Department of Revenue. Filing Requirements. Accessed Feb 12, 2025.
- 3. Georgia Department of Revenue. Requesting an Extension. Accessed Dec 18, 2024.
- 4. Georgia.gov. Georgia Tax Center. Accessed Dec 18, 2024.
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