We are a Georgia Student Scholarship Organization (SSO). SSOs help students and parents with school choice in Georgia. In 2008, the GA General Assembly passed a law which established the Qualified Education Expense Tax Credit Program that allows individuals and corporations in Georgia to receive a dollar-for-dollar income tax credit for amounts contributed towards a qualified SSO. The contribution
s we receive are used to fund scholarships for students to attend the K-12 accredited private school of each student's choice. Applicants apply directly to us, and scholarships are awarded based on merit. Our goal is for the student to learn to serve their communities as part of their education. Current tax credit limits for SSO donations are capped as follows:
• Single individual or head of household – up to $2,500
• Married couple filing joint return – up to $5,000
• Member of a pass-through entity (LLC, subchapter S-Corporation, partnership) – up to $25,000
• Member of a C-Corporation – up to 75% of the organization’s income tax liability
How to donate and receive a tax credit:
1) Visit www.learningtoserve.org/contribution-form to submit your online application. Ideally this would be completed prior to December 31. Learning to Serve will then submit your application to the DOR, and after it is processed, DOR will mail you an approval letter.
2) Make your donation to Learning to Serve via check within 60 days of receiving the DOR approval letter.
3) Following receipt of your donation, Learning to Serve will send you the required paperwork to claim the credit with your taxes.
4) Check with your tax professional, as you may be eligible for a federal tax deduction as well. For more information, including the impact of our scholarships since 2008 and the Student Scholarship Application, please visit www.learningtoserve.org.
