Checkoff Georgia Options
Checkoff Georgia allows taxpayers to make voluntary contributions to designated state funds when filing their Georgia individual income tax return. Contributions are made on Form 500, Georgia Individual Income Tax Return, and support programs established by Georgia law.
How to Participate in Checkoff Georgia
- Enter the amount you wish to contribute on the appropriate checkoff line of Form 500.
- You may contribute to one or more of the designated state funds.
- Each contribution must be at least $1.
- The total of your contributions will either reduce your refund or increase the amount of tax you owe, depending on your tax return.
Designated Funds
Taxpayers may contribute to the following programs:
- Georgia Wildlife Conservation Fund
- Georgia Fund for Children and Elderly
- Georgia Cancer Research Fund
- Georgia Land Conservation Program
- Georgia National Guard Foundation
- Dog and Cat Sterilization Fund
- Saving the Cure Fund
- REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Program
- Public Safety Memorial Grant
- Disabled Veterans' Scholarship Fund
Important Notes
- Participation in the Checkoff Georgia program is voluntary.
- Contributions are made through Form 500 when filing your Georgia individual income tax return.
- The total amount contributed is not a tax credit and does not reduce your tax liability. Instead, it is deducted from your refund or added to your balance due.
- Each designated contribution must be $1 or more.
Source:
https://dor.georgia.gov/it-511-individual-income-tax-instruction-booklet
Disclaimer: Always verify tax information with the official Georgia Department of Revenue forms and instructions, as well as the IRS for federal tax matters. For complex situations, consult a CPA or tax professional.