*UPDATED* Department of Revenue Extends Relief to Victims of Hurricane Irma
September 14, 2017
The Georgia Department of Revenue is providing tax relief to the victims of Hurricane IRMA.
Press Releases
Department of Revenue to Waive IRP/IFTA Requirements Due to Hurricanes
September 12, 2017
The Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Revenue, pursuant to the powers granted by law, is temporarily suspending the requirements associated with the Georgia International Registration Plan (IRP) and the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) trip and fuel permits for vehicles providing direct assistance with hurricane relief efforts.
Don’t Take the Bait, Step 10: Steps for Tax Pros with Data Incidents; Tips to Help Protect Clients, Taxpayers
September 12, 2017
WASHINGTON – The IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry today reminded tax professionals that if they experience a breach or theft of taxpayer data they should immediately contact the IRS to help protect clients.
Deal: August tax revenues down -0.2 percent
September 8, 2017
Gov. Nathan Deal today announced that Georgia’s net tax collections for August totaled nearly $1.69 billion, for a decrease of $4 million, or -0.2 percent, compared to August 2016. Year-to-date, net tax revenue collections totaled almost $3.41 billion, for an overall increase of $109.5 million, or 3.3 percent, over last year when net tax revenues totaled $1.69 billion.
Department of Revenue Extends Relief to Victims of Hurricane Harvey
September 5, 2017
The Georgia Department of Revenue is providing tax relief to the victims of Hurricane Harvey that took place beginning on Aug. 23, 2017 in parts of Texas. This announcement coincides with the relief announcement issued by the Internal Revenue Service.
Don’t Take the Bait, Step 9: Make Data Security an Everyday Priority; Key Steps Can Help
September 5, 2017
WASHINGTON – The IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry today urged tax professionals to make data security an everyday priority, noting a few simple steps can go far in protecting taxpayer information from cybercriminals.
Department of Revenue to Waive IRP/IFTA Requirements Due to Hurricane Harvey
September 4, 2017
The Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Revenue, pursuant to the powers granted by law, has declared that due to the State of Emergency in Texas, in order to assist in relief efforts, a temporary suspension of the requirements associated with the
Don’t Take the Bait, Step 8: How to Start Protecting Clients, Businesses from Cybersecurity Threats
August 29, 2017
WASHINGTON – The IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry today offered important tips for how tax professionals can get started protecting their clients and their business from cybersecurity threats.
Don’t Take the Bait, Step 7: Protect e-Services Accounts, EFINs
August 22, 2017
WASHINGTON – The IRS, state tax agencies and the tax industry today reminded tax professionals that they are responsible for protecting access to their IRS e-Services account and safeguarding their Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN) from th
Department of Revenue Targeting TOP Abuse
August 22, 2017
In an effort to reduce temporary operating permit (TOP) abuse throughout the State, the Georgia Department of Revenue recently opened a criminal fraud case into Zoom Time Motors, LLC.