Under a 2008 Georgia law, individuals can make a contribution to benefit Georgia’s kids and get a state income tax credit for their generosity! In 2008, 1,181 individuals contributed $2,353,209 to GOAL and in 2009, 3,755 individuals contributed $7,112,840 to GOAL in support of K-12 scholarships to students seeking to transfer from public school to private school or to enter kindergarten at a private school. We invite you to join these individuals in making a contribution to GOAL.
A single individual contributing to Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, Inc. is eligible to receive a credit against his or her Georgia income tax liability in an amount equal to the amount contributed, or $1,000, whichever is less. A federal charitable income tax deduction is also available for those individual taxpayers who itemize deductions on their federal return.
For an individual taxpayer filing a married filing separate return, the credit is limited to the amount contributed, or $1,250, whichever is less.
A married couple contributing to GOAL is eligible to receive a credit against their Georgia income tax liability in an amount equal to the amount contributed, or $2,500, whichever is less.
Any contribution made to GOAL may be designated by the donor for use in providing scholarships to students who desire to attend one or more of our participating schools, a list of which is provided in the Participating Schools section of our website. Once such a designated contribution is made, GOAL will obligate the contribution, less an administration fee agreed to by the participating school, for use in providing scholarships at the school.
For information about how to make a contribution to Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, Inc., please refer to the Contribute for a Tax Credit section of our website.
