Georgia tax audits have many similarities to IRS tax audits. There are a few tips you should always if you are under audit by the Georgia Department of Revenue (GADOR) or the IRS: Read all notices you receive from any tax authority. Note any deadlines and call...
Georgia Tax Problems
STATE OF GEORGIA ENFORCED COLLECTION ACTIONS
The Georgia Department of Revenue (GADOR) has the power to take many of the same enforced collection actions as the IRS. If you owe back taxes and don’t negotiate a payment arrangement, GADOR may pursue any of the following collection methods. Tax Liens GADOR can file...
GEORGIA INNOCENT SPOUSE RELIEF
It’s possible to request innocent spouse relief from a Georgia state tax debt. However, you must meet the following requirements to qualify: The liability must have been caused by unreported or underreported income on a joint return You must not have known or had...
GEORGIA OFFERS IN COMPROMISE
The Georgia Offer in Compromise (OIC) program has many similarities to the IRS OIC program. If you have accumulated Georgia state tax debt and don’t have the ability to pay in full, you should determine your eligibility for a Georgia OIC. Georgia OIC Eligibility...
OVERVIEW OF GEORGIA TAX AUDITS
Georgia tax audits have some similarities to IRS tax audits. However, Georgia also takes advantage of the information the IRS has access to in order to make sure your state tax return matches with your federal tax return. How Returns Are Selected for Audit Georgia...
GEORGIA STATE TAXES FOR NONRESIDENTS
Nonresidents or part-year residents may still have Georgia state tax obligations. This may require filing a Georgia state income tax return and paying Georgia income taxes. Part-Year Residents Part-year residents need to file a Georgia state income tax return if they...
How to Deal With Georgia State Tax Liens
The Georgia Department of Revenue (GADOR) can file a state tax lien to protect its interest in collecting delinquent tax debt. The lien will encumber all of your property and can be recorded with a Clerk of Superior Court as a matter of public record. Impact of...
Options for Resolving Your Georgia State Tax Debt
The Georgia Department of Revenue (GADOR) can use liens, levies, wage garnishments, and other collection activities to get you to pay your state tax debt. If you don’t resolve your Georgia state tax problems, expect GADOR to continue to pursue collection using some or...