Georgia's Qualified Education Expense Tax Credit Boosts Families

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A new report confirms the significant impact of Georgia's Qualified Education Expense Tax Credit, which allows taxpayers to support families by submitting applications for the credit at the beginning of each year. The tax credit program has become an important tool for expanding educational opportunities across the state.

Why it matters

The Qualified Education Expense Tax Credit is a key part of Georgia's efforts to empower families with more educational choices. The program has grown in popularity as more taxpayers seek to direct their state tax dollars towards scholarships and other qualified expenses for K-12 students.

The details

The tax credit program allows Georgia taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar state income tax credit for contributions made to qualified student scholarship organizations. These organizations then provide scholarships to students to attend the private school of their family's choice.

• The Qualified Education Expense Tax Credit program has been in place in Georgia since the early 2000s.
• Taxpayers submit applications for the tax credit at the beginning of each year.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The state legislature is expected to consider proposals to expand the Qualified Education Expense Tax Credit program in the upcoming legislative session.