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GA HB388
GA HB388Income tax; exempt income received as personal compensation for active duty service while stationed outside Georgia
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Introduced
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits for state income tax, so as to exempt from state income tax income received as personal compensation for active duty service in the United States armed forces while stationed outside Georgia; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's state income tax law to create a new tax exemption for military personnel. Specifically, the bill provides that income received as personal compensation for active duty service in the United States armed forces while stationed outside of Georgia will be exempt from state income tax. The tax exemption will become effective on July 1, 2025, and will apply to all taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. By offering this tax exemption, the bill aims to provide financial relief to Georgia service members who are deployed outside of the state, potentially serving as an incentive for military retention and recognizing the sacrifices of military personnel. The bill follows standard legislative procedure by including provisions for its effective date and a standard clause repealing any conflicting laws.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Josh Bonner (R)*,
Chas Cannon (R)*,
David Clark (R)*,
Bill Hitchens (R)*,
Rey Martinez (R)*,
Brad Thomas (R)*,
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/13/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70188 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/232059 |
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