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Georgia Business Tax Forms
Corporations
- Form 600: Corporation Tax Returns
- Form 600S: S Corporation Tax Returns
- Form 700: Partnership Tax Return
- Form 600 S-CA: Non-resident Shareholder Agreement (if applicable)
- Form 602ES: Corporate and Partnership Estimated Tax
- Form IT-CONSOL: Consolidated Returns
- Form 501: Fiduciary Income Tax Return (for estates and trusts)
Net Worth Tax
- Form 600: Corporation Tax Return (for net worth calculation)
- Form 600S: S Corporation Tax Return (for net worth calculation)
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- Form 700: Partnership Tax Return (if classified as a partnership)
- Form 600 or Form 600S: Depending on the election if taxed as a corporation
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Georgia Business Tax Filing Deadlines
| Business Type | Forms | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Corporations | Form 600 | April 15, 2025 |
| Form 600S | March 15, 2025 | |
| Form 700 | March 15, 2025 | |
| Form 600 S-CA (Non-resident Shareholder Agreement) |
March 15, 2025 (if applicable) | |
| Form 602ES (Corporate and Partnership Estimated Tax) |
-First payment: January 15, 2025 -Second payment: April 15, 2025 |
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| Consolidated Returns | Form IT-CONSOL | Same as Form 600 or Form 600S deadlines. |
| LLCs | Form 568 | March 15, 2025 |
| Estates and Trusts | Form 501 (Fiduciary Income Tax Return | April 15, 2025 |
| Net Worth Tax | Form 600 (Corporation Tax Return for Net Worth Calculation) | April 15, 2025 |
| Form 600S (S Corporation Tax Return for Net Worth Calculation) | March 15, 2025 | |
| Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) | Form 700 (Partnership Tax Return if classified as a partnership) | March 15, 2025 |
| Form 600 or Form 600S | Depending on the election if taxed as a corporation, deadlines are the same as above. | |
| Extensions- Special Considerations | Due to Hurricane Helene, the IRS and Georgia Department of Revenue have extended various tax filing deadlines to May 1, 2025. This includes returns and payments originally due during this period. | |
Georgia Business Tax Exemptions
Sales and Use Tax Exemptions
Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment
Purchases of machinery and equipment that are integral to the manufacturing process are exempt from sales tax. This includes machinery for new facilities, replacements, or upgrades in existing facilities.
High-Tech Companies
Certain computer hardware and software purchases by high-tech companies are exempt if total qualifying purchases exceed $15 million within a calendar year. Eligible companies must fall under specific NAICS codes.
Repair Parts for Industrial Machinery
The sale or use of repair or replacement parts for machinery used in manufacturing is also exempt from sales tax.
Pollution Control Equipment
Equipment specifically designed to reduce or eliminate air and water pollution qualifies for a sales tax exemption.
Clean Room Equipment
Equipment used in clean rooms (Class 100 or less) that are directly involved in manufacturing processes is exempt from sales tax.
Water Costs
The sale of water delivered through mains or pipes is exempt from sales tax.
Inventory Tax Exemption
Freeport Exemption
This exemption allows businesses to avoid state property taxes on inventory held for a limited time. It applies to raw materials, goods in process, and finished goods stored for shipment outside Georgia. Many counties offer varying levels of this exemption (20% to 100%) based on local ordinances.
Additional Tax Incentives
Job Tax Credit
Businesses creating new jobs may qualify for a tax credit ranging from $750 to $3,500 per job annually, depending on the community's economic tier.
Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit:
Companies can receive a credit equal to 10% of their qualified R&D expenditures over a base amount, incentivizing innovation.
Georgia Tourism Development Act:
This act provides rebates on state sales taxes generated by qualifying tourism-related projects for up to 10 years, encouraging investment in tourism infrastructure.
Employer Child Care Assistance Credit
Employers providing childcare services can receive a tax credit equal to 75% of the associated direct costs.
Quick Start Program
Offers customized training at no cost for eligible companies, significantly reducing training expenses.
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