Do you pay Georgia Income Tax?
If so, then you can provide a GOAL scholarship for students at Lafayette Christian School at no cost to you.
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Am I Eligible for GOAL?
Tax Credit Limits Based on Filing Status
- Single individual or head of household $2,500
- Married couple filing a joint return $5,000
- Married Individual filing a separate return $2,500
- S corporation shareholder, LLC, or partnership partner $25,000
- C corporation or Trust – up to 75% of annual Georgia income tax liability.
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Why doesn't the scholarship cost me anything?
You get a 100% tax credit when you enroll in Georgia Goal. Which means, you either pay that much less in taxes, or get that much of an increase in your refund.
Donors
Impacted Students
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Average Scholarship
$Million
Dollars Pledged
Who can give?
Single Individual or Head of Household
This is the most common option for single parent households.
Married Couple Filing a Joint Return
This is the most common option for married households. Most married couples filed jointly.
Married Individual Filing Separately
Less commonly used for married households. Typically used when one spouse has substantial medical debt, meticulously itemized deductions, a small business on the side, etc.
S Corporation Shareholder, LLCS, Partnership, C Corporation/Trusts
These are non-profit/corporate tax designations and will be irrelevant for most individuals.
How to start with GOAL!
1. Apply Now
(Anytime from June-December) For next year’s credit, complete the GOAL Tax Credit application. It takes just 20 seconds!
2. GOAL Submits to DOR
On the first business day of January, GOAL submits your application to the Georgia Department of Revenue.
3. Approved to Contribute
Goal and DOR notify you of approved tax credit amount and payment deadline.
4. Make Payment
Pay GOAL by check or credit card within 60 days of DOR approval (by mid-March)
5. Take the Credit
In May, GOAL will send you a form IT-QEE-SSO1 (tax receipt) for claiming the credit on your Georgia income tax return.
