How to Amend a Georgia State Tax Return

Made a mistake on your Georgia tax return?

You can amend it using Form 500X, available for both the current and previous tax years. Simply complete and sign the form, but be aware that you cannot submit it electronically on eFile.com (unlike the federal Form 1040X). See instructions below.

Why amend?

The IRS might notify you of an error, or you might find one yourself. Additionally, if the IRS amends your federal return, Georgia will be notified and you may need to amend your state return within one year.

Function
Description
File a Georgia Tax Amendment
Only Option:  You need to complete, sign Form 500X for the appropriate Tax Year you are amending - Print, Mail the Form to:
Georgia Department of Revenue
Processing Center
P.O. Box  740318
Atlanta, Georgia 30374-0318
GA Tax Amendment Form 500X
This Form can be used to file a: Tax Amendment, Change of Address.
Step 1: Download, Complete Form 500X for the appropriate Tax Year below.
Step 2: Sign, Mail Form 500X to the address listed above
How to correct a rejected Tax Return
If your GA Tax Return was rejected by the GA Tax Agency - not eFile.com - instructions on how to correct a rejected Georgia Tax Return.
Check Your GA Tax Amendment Status
1. Call the GA Department of Revenue at 1-877-423-6711 (press Option #2).
2. Contact the GA Department of Revenue
Georgia Refund Deadlines
A. Three years from the due date of the original tax year return, including valid filing extensions.
B. One year from the final determination of the amended federal return or federal change, whichever is later, provided that the allowable refund is not more than the decrease in Georgia tax attributable to the federal change or correction.
C. Two years from the payment of an assessment, provided the amended return raises issues relating only to the prior assessment and the refund does not exceed the amount of tax paid on the prior assessment.
D. Two years from the filing of an amended Georgia return resulting in the payment of additional tax, provided that the current amended return raises issues relating solely to the prior amended return and that the refund does not exceed the amount of the tax payment made as a result of the prior amended return.
Additional Georgia Tax Income Taxes Deadlines
Georgia Income Tax Penalties
Find out how Georgia Late Filing and Late Payment Penalties are calculated.
For IRS Tax and Late Filing Penalties we have an easy to use tool: The PENALTYucator.
File an IRS Tax Amendment by Tax Year
Instructions on how to prepare an IRS Tax Amendment on eFile.com, however the IRS does not accept Tax Amendments electronically.

Will I get a bigger tax refund in 2024?

Many taxpayers can expect a bigger tax refund on their 2023 taxes. To help you keep up with soaring inflation, the IRS is making bigger changes than usual that could save you big money on your 2023 taxes, which is the tax return you'll file in 2024.

Take control of your personal life relationships, finances, and taxes: follow the tips on this page and keep up with tax planning for next year. You can use this free 2023 Tax Estimator to get a high-level understanding of your taxes.

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