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Georgia tax details

The Georgia Department of Revenue made a few changes for the 2025 tax year.

The tax rate decreased from 5.39% to 5.19%. The Child and Dependent Care Expense Credit increased from 30% to 50% of the federal credit.

Georgia extended the Qualified Rural Hospital Organization Expense Tax Credit and reduced the number of carryforward years for several other credits. Two new credits were added: the Timber Tax Credit (2025) and Converted Vehicle Tax Credit.

For part-year residents: The Itemizer Credit has always been available if you lived in Georgia on the last day of the tax year. Now, you are also eligible to claim the credit if you lived in Georgia for 183 days or more.

2025 Georgia tax forms

These are the supported Georgia state tax forms on FreeTaxUSA:

  • Form 500
    Individual Income Tax Return

  • Form 500 Schedule 1
    Adjustments to Income Based on Georgia Law

  • Form 500 Schedule 2
    Georgia Tax Credit Usage and Carryover

  • Form 500 Schedule 2B
    Georgia Refundable Tax Credit Usage and Carryover

  • Form 500 Schedule 3
    Computation of Georgia Taxable Income for Only Part-Year Residents and Nonresidents

  • Form IND-CR 201
    Disabled Person Home Purchase or Retrofit Credit - Tax Credit 201

  • Form IND-CR 202
    Child and Dependent Care Expense Credit - Tax Credit 202

  • Form IND-CR 203
    Georgia National Guard/Air National Guard Credit - Tax Credit 203

  • Form IND-CR 204
    Qualified Caregiving Expense Credit - Tax Credit 204

  • Form IND-CR 206
    Disaster Assistance Credit - Tax Credit 206

  • Form IND-CR 207
    Rural Physicians Credit - Tax Credit 207

  • Form IND-CR 208
    Adoption of a Foster Child Credit for Adoptions in 2008 - 2020 - Tax Credit 208

  • Form IND-CR 209
    Eligible Single-Family Residence Tax Credit - Tax Credit 209

  • Form IND-CR 212
    Community Based Faculty Preceptor Credit - Tax Credit 212

  • Form IND-CR 213
    Adoption of a Foster Child Credit for Adoptions in 2021 or After - Tax Credit 213

  • Form IND-CR 214
    Teacher Recruitment and Rentention Credit - Tax Credit 214

  • Form IT-QEE-TP2
    Qualified Education Expense Credit Computation

  • Form GA-8453
    Individual Income Tax Declaration for Electronic Filing

  • Form 525-TV
    Individual and Fiduciary Payment Voucher

  • Form 500X
    Amended Individual Income Tax Return

  • Form 500-ES
    Individual and Fiduciary Estimated Tax Payment Voucher

  • Form IT-560
    Individual Extension Payment Voucher

  • Form 500 UET
    Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals/Fiduciary

Frequently asked questions

2025 Georgia filing deadlines

Keep these Georgia state deadlines in mind as you do your taxes.

  • Individual tax returns
    Due by April 15, 2026

  • Georgia tax extension
    If you expect a refund:
    Automatic with a federal extension

    If you expect to owe GA taxes:
    Automatic with a federal extension or submit Georgia Form IT 303 to request a GA extension. Submit Form IT-560 with payment.
    Due by April 15, 2026

  • Income tax payment
    Due by April 15, 2026

  • Tax returns for extension filers
    Due by October 15, 2026

2025 Georgia refunds

Ways to receive your refund

Get your Georgia refund in your checking or savings account, as a paper check, or put it towards next year's Georgia taxes. First time filers will be mailed a paper check. Please allow 12 weeks to receive your refund. The Department is taking additional fraud prevention measures to ensure tax refunds are issued to the correct individuals.

Refund status for e-filed tax returns

If you filed your Georgia tax return electronically, you can check your GA refund status 4-5 business days after the Georgia Department of Revenue accepts your return.

Refund status for mailed tax returns

If you mailed your Georgia tax return, you should wait 3 to 4 weeks before checking your GA refund status.

How to check your refund status

Check your GA refund status online at https://dor.georgia.gov/taxes/check-my-refund-status

Call the Georgia Department of Revenue at 1-877-423-6711

2025 Georgia state tax payments

Georgia has many income tax payment options. Find the option that works best for you below.

Pay electronically

If you e-file your Georgia tax return with us, you can set this up when filing your return.

Due by April 15, 2026

Pay with a card

Visit dor.georgia.gov/make-quick-payment for instructions to pay using a credit card.

Due by April 15, 2026

Pay by mail

If mailing your tax return, include Form 525-TV and your check or money order with your return.

If you e-file your tax return, mail in a check or money order with Form 525-TV.

If you filed an extension, mail in your extension tax payment with Form IT-560.

Due by April 15, 2026

2025 Georgia extension

An extension extends the time you have to file your return until October 15, 2026. If you need to pay taxes, you are required to pay the amount due by April 15, 2026. If you pay late, you may be charged a late penalty and interest on any unpaid taxes.

If you expect a refund from Georgia:

Automatic with an accepted federal extension.

If you expect to owe Georgia taxes:

A Georgia extension is automatic with an accepted federal extension. Submit Georgia Form IT-560 with your payment by April 15, 2026.

If you don't need a federal extension, a Georgia extension can be requested with Form IT 303.

Georgia prior year taxes

Even though the deadline has passed, you can still prepare Georgia taxes for prior years. Many people who file late tax returns have refunds waiting for them. We'll help you prepare and mail your federal and state tax returns.

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