Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program – Submit your 2023 GOAL Tax Credit Application today!
The GOAL Program is a remarkable and important opportunity provided to Georgians by our elected officials.
In exchange for contributions to Georgia GOAL, our partner Student Scholarship Organization, taxpayers receive a 100% state income tax credit!
This is a proven opportunity that is a win-win-win for taxpayer donors, scholarship recipients, and our school community. By simply contributing to Georgia GOAL for a 100% Georgia income tax credit – in other words, by contributing with dollars you must spend anyway – you will help maximize financial aid for deserving families desiring to receive a St. Andrew’s School education.
Tax Credit Limits Based on Filing Status have been expanded, effective in 2023!
| Tax Filing Status | Previous Limit | New Limit |
| Single Filer | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| Married Separate Filer | $1,250 | $2,500 |
| Married Joint Filer | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Pass-Through Owner (not making HB 149 election)* | $10,000 | $25,000 |
| C Corp, Trust, or Pass-Through electing to pay tax at the entity level (HB 149)* | 75% of annual tax liability | |
*Favorable state and federal tax laws and regulations allow pass-through businesses to achieve remarkable benefits through the GOAL tax credit: a state tax credit, a federal tax deduction, and a meaningful philanthropic impact! Learn more.
How to Contribute & Take the Tax Credit
- Apply Now
Complete the 2023 GOAL Tax Credit Application today (takes just 20 seconds!).
- GOAL Submits to DOR
GOAL submits your 2023 application to the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) on the first business day of January 2023.
- Approved to Contribute
By mid-January 2023, GOAL and DOR notify you of approved tax credit amount and payment deadline.
- Make Payment
Pay GOAL by check, credit card, or ACH within 60 days of DOR approval (by mid-March 2023).
- Take the Credit
GOAL will send you Form IT-QEE-SSO1 (tax receipt) in May 2023 for claiming the credit on your Georgia income tax return (Note: you will take the credit on the income tax return for the year in which you make the payment).
Please contact Brigitte VanBaelen at vanbaelenb@saslions.com with any questions. Thank you for your support of St. Andrew’s School.