Georgia Disabled Person Home Purchase or Retrofit Credit
The Georgia Disabled Person Home Purchase or Retrofit Credit is designed to assist individuals with disabilities in purchasing or retrofitting a home to meet their accessibility needs. This credit is available to eligible taxpayers who incur qualified expenses for home modifications or purchases that accommodate disabilities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Taxpayer must have a disability as defined by Georgia state law.
- Expenses must be for home purchase or retrofitting to improve accessibility.
- Home must be the taxpayer’s principal residence in Georgia.
How to Claim the Credit
To claim the Disabled Person Home Purchase or Retrofit Credit, taxpayers must complete Schedule 201 and attach it to their Georgia state tax return. The credit is reported on Form IND-CR, which summarizes all individual tax credits claimed.
When filing electronically through OLT (Online Taxes) software, follow these steps:
- From within your tax return (Online), click on "State" in the left menu.
- Select "Start or Revisit Georgia State."
- Under the "Credits" section, click "Start or Revisit" near IND-CR.
- Navigate to the pages where you will find Schedule 201 (Disabled Person Home Purchase or Retrofit Credit).
- Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your qualifying expenses and claim the credit.
Important Notes
- The credit amount is based on qualified expenses incurred during the tax year.
- Taxpayers must include their Social Security Number on Form IND-CR if filing Form 500 or 500X.
- The credit is subject to limitations and may be reduced based on income or other factors.
Source:
Form IND-CR - Individual Income Tax Credit
Disclaimer: Always verify details with the official forms and instructions from the Georgia Department of Revenue. OLT (Online Taxes) provides guidance based on available resources, but taxpayers should consult official state tax documents for final decisions.