Georgia Income Taxes and GA State Tax

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Georgia
"The Peach State"

The landscape of state income taxes is a patchwork across the country. Some states boast hefty tax rates balanced by generous deductions, while others forego income taxes altogether. This complexity can make filing state returns a daunting task. Thankfully, online tax filing platforms can streamline the process, potentially saving you both time and money. Below, we'll delve specifically into the details of Georgia's tax system.



GA State Tax Help and Resources

Function
Description
Georgia State Income Tax Rate: 5.75%
Estimate your GA Income Taxes now
Compare other state income tax rates.
Where Is Your Georgia Tax Refund Money?
Step 1: Sign into your eFile.com account and check acceptance by the tax agency.
Step 2: Check your Georgia tax refund status.
Where Is Your IRS Refund?
Step 1: Sign into your eFile.com account and check acceptance by the IRS.
Step 2: Check your IRS tax refund status.
Georgia Income Tax Extension
Georgia Income Tax Amendment
How to Correct a Rejected Tax Return
If your GA tax return was rejected by the GA tax agency - not eFile.com - see instructions on how to correct a rejected Georgia tax return.
How to Pay Income Taxes
Step 1: See options on how to best pay your GA income taxes.
Step 2: Learn your IRS payment options.
Georgia, IRS Late Filing, Tax Payment Penalties
1. Late Filing Penalty: The penalty for filing late is 5% per month, but will not exceed a total of 25% of the tax due.
2. Late Payment Penalty: The penalty for late payment is 0.5% per month, but will not exceed a total of 25% of the tax due.
3. IRS Penalties: Calculate and estimate your potential IRS income tax return penalties.
GA Tax Return Mailing Addresses
Find various Georgia mailing addresses for tax returns, tax amendments, and tax payments.
Georgia Brackets for Income Taxes
Georgia Income Tax Forms
Georgia Marriage Penalty

State return only regulations: Per IRS and Georgia state tax agency regulation - not eFile.com - you can NOT just prepare and e-file a state return (with the exception of California) without also e-filing the IRS return on the same platform. If you have filed your federal return already, you can prepare a Georgia state return on eFile.com and then download, print, sign, and mail in the return. See instructions on how to ONLY prepare and not also e-File Georgia and/or other state tax returns.

File your IRS and GA return together on eFile.com so you do not have to worry about mailing anything.

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e-File These Georgia State Tax Forms

Prepare and e-file these state forms for the current tax year in conjunction with your federal and state income tax return. As you proceed through the tax interview on eFile.com, the application will select the correct state forms for you. You can also select tax forms individually. All these forms will then be e-filed by you to the state tax agency. Instructions on how to only prepare a state income tax return.

GA Tax Form Current Tax Year
Status
500 ES - Georgia State Individual and Fiduciary Estimated Tax
500 UET - Georgia Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals/Fiduciary
525-TV - Georgia Individual Tax Payment Voucher
IT 560 - Individual/Fiduciary Worksheet
IT-303 - Georgia Application for Extension of Time for Filing State Income Tax Returns
500 - Individual Income Tax Return
500EZ - Short Individual Income Tax Return
500X - Georgia Amended Individual Income Tax Return

Due to IRS and state tax agency tax data sharing and validation requirements, you can only e-file a state income tax return while also e-filing a federal income tax return. This is not an eFile.com created policy, but all online tax websites have to adhere to this IRS/state issued tax data sharing policy. You can however prepare all 44 state income tax returns on eFile.com if you have already e-filed or filed your IRS return. See instructions on how you can ONLY prepare and file state income tax return(s). Only on eFile.com can you prepare, file or e-file unlimited state tax returns for one low price and not pay for each state return like you would do on H&R Block® vs. TurboTax®. Dare to Compare Now.

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