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The Georgia Form 500 is the Individual Income Tax Return required for residents and non-residents filing their state taxes. This form collects essential information about your income, deductions, and credits to determine your tax liability. Completing this form accurately is crucial for ensuring compliance with Georgia tax laws and for receiving any potential refunds.

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Incorrect Personal Information: Failing to accurately fill in your name, Social Security number, or driver's license number can lead to processing delays. Double-check these details to ensure they match official documents.
Residency Status Confusion: Many individuals overlook selecting the correct residency status. Make sure to choose between full-year resident, part-year resident, or nonresident. This impacts your tax calculations significantly.
Filing Status Errors: Choosing the wrong filing status can affect your tax rates and deductions. Review the options carefully—Single, Married Filing Jointly, Married Filing Separately, or Head of Household.
Omitting Exemptions: Not checking the boxes for exemptions can lead to higher tax liabilities. Ensure you include yourself, your spouse, and any dependents.
Income Reporting Mistakes: Misreporting your federal adjusted gross income or failing to include required documents like your Federal Form 1040 can result in penalties. Always verify that these figures are accurate.
Standard vs. Itemized Deductions: Some taxpayers mistakenly fill out both lines for standard and itemized deductions. You should only complete one of these lines—choose the one that benefits you most.
Missing Signatures: Forgetting to sign the form is a common oversight. Without your signature, the form is not valid, which can delay processing.
Address Changes Not Updated: If your address has changed and you don't check the box indicating this, your return may not reach you. Always keep your contact information current.
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What is the Georgia Form 500?

The Georgia Form 500 is the Individual Income Tax Return used by residents of Georgia to report their income and calculate their state tax liability. This form is essential for anyone who earns income in Georgia, whether they are full-year residents, part-year residents, or nonresidents. It includes sections for personal information, income computations, deductions, and credits.

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Georgia Form 500 (Rev. 08/02/21) Individual Income Tax Return

Georgia Department of Revenue

2021(Approved web2 version)

Please print your numbers like this in black or blue ink:

Page 1

Fiscal Year

Beginning

Fiscal Year

Ending

YOUR FIRST NAME

STATE

ISSUED

YOUR DRIVER’S

LICENSE/STATE ID

YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

LAST NAME (For Name Change See IT-511 Tax Booklet)

SUFFIX

SPOUSE’S FIRST NAME

SPOUSE’S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

LAST NAME

SUFFIX

ADDRESS (NUMBER AND STREET or P.O. BOX) (Use 2nd address line for Apt, Suite or Building Number) CHECK IF ADDRESS HAS CHANGED

DEPARTMENT USE ONLY

CITY (Please insert a space if the city has multiple names)

STATE

ZIP CODE

(COUNTRY IF FOREIGN)

	ResidencyStatus
4. Enter your Residency Status with the appropriate number	4.

1. FULL- YEAR RESIDENT 2. PART- YEAR RESIDENT

3. NONRESIDENT

Omit Lines 9 thru 14 and use Form 500 Schedule 3 if you are a part-year or nonresident filer.

			Filing Status
5.	Enter Filing Status with appropriate letter (See IT - 511 Tax Booklet)
	A.Single B.Marriedfilingjoint C.Marriedfilingseparate(Spouse’ssocialsecuritynumbermustbeenteredabove)
		D.HeadofHouseholdorQualifyingWidow(er)

6.	Number of exemptions (Check appropriate box(es) and enter total in 6c.) 6a. Yourself	6b. Spouse	6c.
7a. Number of Dependents (Enter details on Line 7b., and DO NOT include yourself or your spouse)			7a.
			7a.

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Individual Income Tax Return

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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

2021

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7b. Dependents (If you have more than 4 dependents, attach a list of additional dependents)

First Name, MI.

Social Security Number

First Name, MI.

Social Security Number

First Name, MI.

Social Security Number

First Name, MI.

Social Security Number

Last Name

Relationship to You

Last Name

Relationship to You

Last Name

Relationship to You

Last Name

Relationship to You

INCOME COMPUTATIONS

If amount on line 8, 9, 10, 13 or 15 is negative, use the minus sign (-). Example -3456.

.....................................8. Federal adjusted gross income (From Federal Form 1040)	8.			,

,.00

(Do not use FEDERAL TAXABLE INCOME) If the amount on Line 8 is $40,000 or more, or your gross income is less than your
W-2s you must include a copy of your Federal Form 1040 Pages 1, 2, and Schedule 1.					,	,	.	00
9. Adjustments from Form 500 Schedule 1 (See IT-511 Tax Booklet)				9.	,	,	.
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.............................10. Georgia adjusted gross income (Net total of Line 8 and Line 9)				10.	,
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..............11. Standard Deduction (Do not use FEDERAL STANDARD DEDUCTION)				11a.		,	.00
(See IT-511 Tax Booklet)				11b.		,	.00
b. Self: 65 or over?	Blind?	Total	x 1,300=
b. Self: 65 or over?	Blind?	Total	x 1,300=
Spouse: 65 or over?	Blind?			11c.		,	.00
Spouse: 65 or over?	Blind?
c. Total Standard Deduction (Line 11a + Line 11b)

Use EITHER Line 11c OR Line 12c (Do not write on both lines)

12. Total Itemized Deductions used in computing Federal Taxable Income. If you use itemized deductions, you must include Federal Schedule A.

a. Federal Itemized Deductions (Schedule A- Form 1040)	12a.
b. Less adjustments: (See IT-511 Tax Booklet)	12b.
c. Georgia Total Itemized Deductions	12c.
13. Subtract either Line 11c or Line 12c from Line 10; enter balance	13.


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Individual Income Tax Return

Georgia Department of Revenue

YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

2021

Page 3

14a. Enter the number from Line 6c.

Multiply by $2,700 for filing status A or D 14a.

or multiply by $3,700 for filing status B or C

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14b. Enter the number from Line 7a.

Multiply by $3,000

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14b.

14c. Add Lines 14a. and 14b. Enter total

14c.

15a. Income before GA NOL (Line 13 less Line 14c or Schedule 3, Line 14)

15a.

15b. Georgia NOL utilized (Cannot exceed Line 15a or the amount after

applying the 80% limitation, see IT-511 Tax Booklet for more information)

....15b.

15c. Georgia Taxable Income (Line 15a less Line 15b)

15c.

16.

Tax (Use Tax Table or Tax Rate Schedule in the IT-511 Tax Booklet)

16.

17.

Low Income Credit

17a.

17b.

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17c.

18.

Other State(s) Tax Credit (Include a copy of the other state(s) return)

18.

19.

Credits used from IND-CR Summary Worksheet

19.

20.Total Credits Used from Schedule 2 Georgia Tax Credits (must be filed 20. electronically)

21.	Total Credits Used (sum of Lines 17-20) cannot exceed Line 16	21.
22.	Balance (Line 16 less Line 21) if zero or less than zero, enter zero	22.

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INCOME STATEMENT DETAILS Only enter income on which Georgia tax was withheld. Enter income from W-2s, 1099s, and G2-As on Line 4 GA Wages/Income. For other income statements complete Line 4 using the income reported from Form G2-RP Line 12 or 13; Form G2-LP Line 11, or for Form G2-FL enter zero.

		(INCOME STATEMENT A)									(INCOME STATEMENT B)									(INCOME STATEMENT C)
1.	WITHHOLDING TYPE:								1.	WITHHOLDING TYPE:								1.	WITHHOLDING TYPE:
		W-2		G2-A			G2-LP				W-2		G2-A			G2-LP				W-2		G2-A			G2-LP
	1099			G2-FL			G2-RP			1099			G2-FL			G2-RP			1099			G2-FL			G2-RP
2.	EMPLOYER/PAYER FEDERAL								2.	EMPLOYER/PAYER FEDERAL								2.	EMPLOYER/PAYER FEDERAL
	ID NUMBER (FEIN)					SSN				ID NUMBER (FEIN)					SSN				ID NUMBER (FEIN)					SSN

3. EMPLOYER/PAYER STATE WITHHOLDING ID									3.	EMPLOYER/PAYER STATE WITHHOLDING ID								3. EMPLOYER/PAYER STATE WITHHOLDING ID

4. GA WAGES / INCOME								.00	4. GA WAGES / INCOME								.00	4. GA WAGES / INCOME
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5.GA TAX WITHHELD

5.	GA TAX WITHHELD				5. GA TAX WITHHELD			.00
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PLEASE COMPLETE INCOME STATEMENT DETAILS ON PAGE 4.

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Georgia Form 500
Individual Income Tax Return
Georgia Department of Revenue	YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
	YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

2021

Page 4

(INCOME STATEMENT D)

1.WITHHOLDING TYPE:

W-2 G2-A

1099 G2-FL

2.EMPLOYER/PAYER FEDERAL

ID NUMBER (FEIN)		SSN

(INCOME STATEMENT E)

1.WITHHOLDING TYPE:

	(INCOME STATEMENT F)
1.	WITHHOLDING TYPE:
G2-LP	W-2	G2-A
G2-RP	1099	G2-FL
2.	EMPLOYER/PAYER FEDERAL
	ID NUMBER (FEIN)		SSN

G2-LP

G2-RP

3. EMPLOYER/PAYER STATE WITHHOLDING ID				3.	EMPLOYER/PAYER STATE WITHHOLDING ID				3. EMPLOYER/PAYER STATE WITHHOLDING ID
				4.
4. GA WAGES / INCOME			.00	4.	GA WAGES / INCOME				4. GA WAGES / INCOME
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5.	GA TAX WITHHELD			.00	5. GA TAX WITHHELD
23.		,	,			,	,
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	Georgia Income Tax Withheld on Wages and 1099s						23.
	(Enter Tax Withheld Only and include W-2s and/or 1099s)
24.	Other Georgia Income Tax Withheld						24.
	(Must include G2-A, G2-FL, G2-LP and/or G2-RP)
25. Estimated Tax paid for 2021 and Form IT-560							25.
26.	Schedule 2B Refundable Tax Credits						26.
	(Cannot be claimed unless filed electronically)
27. Total prepayment credits (Add Lines 23, 24, 25 and 26)							27.
28. If Line 22 exceeds Line 27, subtract Line 27 from Line 22 and enter
	balance due						28.
							28.
29. If Line 27 exceeds Line 22, subtract Line 22 from Line 27 and enter
	overpayment						29.
30. Amount to be credited to 2022 ESTIMATED TAX							30.
31.	Georgia Wildlife Conservation Fund (No gift of less than $1.00)						31.
32. Georgia Fund for Children and Elderly (No gift of less than $1.00)							32.
33.	Georgia Cancer Research Fund (No gift of less than $1.00)						33.
34.	Georgia Land Conservation Program (No gift of less than $1.00)						34.
35.	Georgia National Guard Foundation (No gift of less than $1.00)						35.
36. Dog & Cat Sterilization Fund (No gift of less than $1.00)							36.
37.	Saving the Cure Fund (No gift of less than $1.00)						37.
38.	Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Program						38.
	(No gift of less than $1.00)

5.GA TAX WITHHELD

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Georgia Form 500

Individual Income Tax Return

Georgia Department of Revenue

2021

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39.	Public Safety Memorial Grant (No gift of less than $1.00)	39.
40.	Form 500 UET (Estimated tax penalty) 500 UET exception attached	40.
41. (If you owe) Add Lines 28, 31 thru 40		41.
	MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE..

Amount Due Mail To:

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

PROCESSING CENTER, PO BOX 740399

ATLANTA, GA 30374-0399

YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

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42. (If you are due a refund) Subtract the sum of Lines 30 thru 40 from Line 29		,	,	.00
THIS IS YOUR REFUND	42.

If you do not enter Direct Deposit information or if you are a first time filer you will be issued a paper check.

42a. Direct Deposit (U.S. Accounts Only)

Type: Checking			Routing
Type: Checking			Number
			Number
Savings			Account
Savings

			Number

Refund Due Mail To:

GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE PROCESSING CENTER, PO BOX 740380 ATLANTA, GA 30374-0380

INCLUDE ALL ITEMS IN ENVELOPE, DO NOT STAPL E YOUR CHECK, W-2s, OTHER WITHHOLDING DOCUMENTS, OR TAX RETURN.

I/We declare under the penalties of perjury that I/we have examined this return (including accompanying schedules and statements) and to the best of my/our knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. If prepared by a person other than the taxpayer(s), this declaration is based on all information of which the preparer has knowledge.

Taxpayer’s Signature

(Check box if deceased)

Spouse’s Signature

(Check box if deceased)

Taxpayer’s Date of Death

Spouse’s Date of Death

Taxpayer’s Signature Date

Taxpayer’s Phone Number

Spouse’s Signature Date

By providing my e-mail address I am authorizing the Georgia Department of Revenue to electronically notify me at the below e-mail address regarding any updates to my account(s).

Taxpayer’s E-mail Address

Signature of Preparer

Name of Preparer Other Than Taxpayer

I authorize DOR to discuss this return with the named preparer.

Preparer’s Phone Number

Preparer’s FEIN

Preparer’s Firm Name

Preparer’s SSN/PTIN/SIDN

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Georgia Form500

(Rev. 08/02/21)

Schedule 1 Page 1

Schedule 1

Adjustments to Income

YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

2021(Approved web2 version)

SCHEDULE 1 ADJUSTMENTS to INCOME BASED on GEORGIA LAW

See IT-511 Tax Booklet

ADDITIONS to INCOME

1.	Interest on Non-Georgia Municipal and State Bonds	1.
2.	Lump Sum Distributions	2.
3.	Reserved	3.
4. Net operating loss carryover deducted on Federal return		4.
5.	Other (Specify)	5.
6.	Total Additions (Enter sum of Lines 1-5 here)	6.

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SUBTRACTION from INCOME

7. Retirement Income Exclusion (See IT-511 Tax Booklet) Complete Schedule 1, page 2 if claiming Retirement Income Exclusion.

a. Self: Date of Birth

Date of Disability:

Type of Disability:

7a.

b. Spouse: Date of Birth

Date of Disability:

Type of Disability:

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8.	Social Security Benefits (Taxable portion from Federal return)	8.
9.	Path2College 529 Plan	9.
10.	Interest on United States Obligations (See IT-511Tax Booklet )	10.
11.	Reserved	11.
12.	Other Adjustments (Specify)

7b.

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Adjustment

Amount

Adjustment

Amount

Adjustment

Amount

Adjustment

Amount

Total

12.

13. Total Subtractions (Enter sum of Lines 7-12 here)

13.

14. Net Adjustments (Line 6 less Line 13). Enter Net Total here and on

Line 9 of Page 2 (+ or -) of Form 500 or 500X

14.

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Georgia Form500

Schedule 1

Page 2

(Rev. 08/02/21)

Schedule 1

Adjustments to Income

YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

2021(Approved web2 version)

SCHEDULE 1 RETIREMENT INCOME EXCLUSION	See IT-511 Tax Booklet
(TAXPAYER)	(SPOUSE)

1.Salary and wages......................................

2.OtherEarnedIncome (Losses).....................

3.TotalEarnedIncome....................................

4. Maximum EarnedIncome...........................

5.Smaller of Line 3 or 4; if zero or less, enter zero ..........................................................

6. Interest Income.........................................

7.DividendIncome .......................................

8.Alimony......................................................

9.CapitalGains (Losses)...............................

10. Other Income (Losses)..............................

(See IT-511 Tax Booklet)

11. Taxable IRA Distributions.........................

12. TaxablePensions .....................................

13.Rental,Royalty,Partnership, S Corp, etc. Income(Losses).....(See IT-511 Tax Booklet)

14.TotalofLines6through 13; if zero or less, enter zero ................................................

15.AddLines5 and14 ....................................

16.MaximumAllowable Exclusion* ..................

17.SmallerofLines15and16;enterhere and on Form 500, Schedule 1, Lines 7a. & b........

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*If age 62-64 or less than age 62 and permanently disabled enter $35,000, or if age 65 or older enter $65,000.

Georgia Form500

(Rev. 08/02/21)

Schedule 3 Page 1

Schedule 3

YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

Part-Year Nonresident

2021 (Approved web2 version)

DO NOT USE LINES 9 THRU 14 OF PAGES 2 AND 3 FORM 500 or 500X

SCHEDULE 3 COMPUTATION OF GEORGIA TAXABLE INCOME FOR ONLY PART-YEAR RESIDENTS AND NONRESIDENTS.

Income earned in another state as a Georgia resident is taxable but other state(s) tax credit may apply. See IT-511 Tax Booklet.

FEDERAL INCOME AFTER GEORGIA ADJUSTMENT	INCOME NOT TAXABLE TO GEORGIA	GEORGIA INCOME
(COLUMN A)	(COLUMN B)	(COLUMN C)

1.WAGES, SALARIES, TIPS,etc

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2. INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS				2. INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS			.00	2. INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS			.00
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3. BUSINESS INCOME OR (LOSS)

4.OTHER INCOME OR (LOSS)

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4. OTHER INCOME OR (LOSS)

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5. TOTAL INCOME: TOTAL LINES 1 THRU 4

5. TOTALINCOME: TOTAL LINES 1 THRU 4

5. TOTAL INCOME: TOTAL LINES 1 THRU 4

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6.	TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS FROM FORM 1040				6.	TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS FROM FORM 1040				6.	TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS FROM FORM 1040
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7.	TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS FROM FORM 500,				7.	TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS FROM FORM 500,				7.	TOTAL ADJUSTMENTS FROM FORM 500,
	SCHEDULE 1		,	.00		SCHEDULE 1		,	.00		SCHEDULE 1		,	.00
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8.	ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME:				8.	ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME:				8.	ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME:
	LINE 5 PLUS OR MINUS LINES 6AND 7					LINE 5 PLUS OR MINUS LINES 6AND 7					LINE 5 PLUS OR MINUS LINES 6 AND 7

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9. RATIO: Divide Line 8, Column C by Line 8, Column A enter percentage .......

10a. Itemized

or Standard Deduction

........................................................(See IT-511 Tax Booklet)

10b. Additional Standard Deduction

Self: 65 or over?

Blind?

Spouse: 65 or over?

Blind?

Total

X 1,300=

11. Personal Exemptions from Form 500 or Form 500X (See IT-511 Tax Booklet)

11a. Enter the number on Line 6c from Form 500 or Form 500X		multiply by $2,700 for
filing status A or D or multiply by $3,700 for filing status B or C

11b. Enter the number on Line 7a from Form 500 or Form 500X		multiply by $3,000 ..

12.Total Deductions and Exemptions: Add Lines 10a, 10b, 11a, and 11b

13.Multiply Line 12 by Ratio on Line 9 and enter result............................................

14.Income before GA NOL: Subtract Line 13 from Line 8, Column C

Enter here and on Line 15a, Page 3 of Form 500 or Form 500X....................................

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Form IND-CR 201

State of Georgia Individual Credit Form

Georgia Department of Revenue

2021 (Rev. 08/02/21) (Approved web2 version)

– Include with Form 500 or 500X, if this schedule is applicable.–

YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

SCHEDULE 201 Disabled Person Home Purchase or Retrofit Credit - Tax Credit 201

Disabled Person Home Purchase or Retrofit Credit - Tax Credit 201

O.C.G.A.§ 48-7-29.1 provides a disabled person credit equal to the lesser of $500 per residence or the taxpayer’s income tax liability for the purchase of a new single-family home that contains all of the accessibility features listed below. It also provides a credit equal to the lesser of the cost or $125 to retrofit an existing single-family home with one or more of these features.The disabled person must be the taxpayer or the taxpayer’s spouse if a joint return is filed. Qualified features are:

One no-step entrance allowing access into the residence. Interior passage doors providing at least a 32-inch-wide opening.

Reinforcements in bathroom walls allowing installation of grab bars around the toilet, tub, and shower, where such facilities are provided.

Light switches and outlets placed in accessible locations.

To qualify for this credit, the disabled person must be permanently disabled and have been issued a permanent parking permit by the Department of Revenue or have been issued a special permanent parking permit by the Department of Revenue.

This credit can be carried forward 3 years. For more information, see Regulation 560-7-8-.44.

1. Credit remaining from previous years

2.Purchase of a home that contains all four accessibility features OR total of accessibility

features added to retrofit a home (up to $125 per feature) cannot exceed $500
per residence	2.

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3. Credit used this tax year (enter here and include on IND-CR Summary Worksheet Line 1).3.

4. Potential carryover to next tax year (Line 1 plus Line 2 less Line 3)

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Form IND-CR 202

State of Georgia Individual Credit Form

Georgia Department of Revenue

2021 (Rev. 08/02/21) (Approved web2 version)

– Include with Form 500 or 500X, if this schedule is applicable. –

YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER

SCHEDULE 202 Child and Dependent Care Expense Credit - Tax Credit 202

Child and Dependent Care Expense Credit - Tax Credit 202

O.C.G.A. § 48-7-29.10 provides taxpayers with a credit for qualified child & dependent care expenses. The credit is a percentage of the credit claimed and allowed under Internal Revenue Code § 21 and claimed by the taxpayer on the taxpayer’s Federal income tax return. This credit cannot be carried forward. The credit is computed as follows:

1. Amount of child & dependent care expense CREDIT claimed on Federal Form 1040.	1.				,

.00

2.Georgia allowable rate ......................................................................................

3.Allowable Child & Dependent Care Expense Credit (Line 1 x .30)............................

4. Credit used this tax year (enter here and include on IND-CR Summary Worksheet

Line 2).....................................................................................................................

30%

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Filling out the Georgia Form 500 can seem daunting, but understanding its key components can simplify the process. Here are essential takeaways to consider:

Residency Status Matters: Indicate your residency status accurately. This affects your tax calculations and eligibility for certain deductions.
Complete All Pages: Ensure all five pages of the form are filled out. Incomplete submissions may delay processing.
Use Correct Income Information: Report only income on which Georgia tax was withheld. Include W-2s, 1099s, and other relevant forms.
Filing Status Selection: Choose the correct filing status (Single, Married Filing Joint, etc.). This impacts your tax rates and deductions.
Exemptions and Deductions: Carefully calculate exemptions and deductions. This can significantly lower your taxable income.
Attach Required Documents: If your federal adjusted gross income is $40,000 or more, include copies of your Federal Form 1040 and relevant schedules.
Review Tax Credits: Be aware of available tax credits. These can reduce your overall tax liability, so ensure you claim all that apply.
Direct Deposit for Refunds: Opt for direct deposit to receive your refund faster. Provide your bank account details accurately.

By keeping these points in mind, taxpayers can navigate the Georgia Form 500 more effectively and ensure compliance with state tax requirements.

EMPLOYER/PAYER FEDERAL

ID NUMBER (FEIN)

Fact Name	Details
Form Purpose	The Georgia Form 500 is used for filing individual income tax returns in the state of Georgia.
Governing Law	This form is governed by the Georgia Public Revenue Code, specifically Section 48-2-31.
Residency Status	Filers must indicate their residency status as either full-year resident, part-year resident, or nonresident.
Filing Status Options	Available filing statuses include Single, Married Filing Jointly, Married Filing Separately, and Head of Household.
Exemptions	Taxpayers can claim exemptions for themselves, their spouse, and dependents on the form.
Submission Requirement	All pages of the form, from 1 to 5, must be submitted for processing.