Know where to find Georgia state tax resources

From local walk-in facilities to online resources and contacts via phone, you can find the information you need to begin the tax preparation process.

I recommend: Get Georgia state tax information straight from the horse's mouth. The IRS' Local Contacts page provides a list of local Georgia contacts by city, including information on the local Tax Advocate, who can help with tax-related issues and disputes.

Download or call to request all of the proper forms

Self-preparation of income taxes can be a difficult task, but it may be worth the extra time and effort to save some cash. You can file your taxes for free, but you must be sure to have all of the required forms specific to your tax situation or suffer the consequences.

I recommend: At the Georgia Department of Revenue, you can review and download  tax forms before attempting to file alone. Then, when you’re ready, TaxACT  and  File Your Taxes offer free services to file federal taxes for those 25 and under, 55 and older as well as citizens who make less than $54,000 per year.

Study the comprehensive tax guide and avoid any misunderstanding

Each year, you will need to locate the state tax guide to learn about new changes and forms and research any amendments or refunds for which your may have become newly entitled.

I recommend: The 2007 Tax Guide for Georgia Citizens is one of the Georgia local tax resources and serves as your direct link to everything you need to know about Georgia state tax, from the rate of taxation to corporate-related tax issues such as income tax credits and net worth taxes.