Your Georgia Tax Dollars Can Help HCA

What if there was a way for you to decide where some of your state tax dollars go...and what if those dollars could go to Harvester Christian Academy?

IT'S EXTRAORDINARY, BUT SOMETHING WE ALL DO PERSONALLY AND CORPORATELY EVERY YEAR CAN ACTUALLY HELP HCA.

Through the Georgia GOAL Scholarship Program, individual taxpayers and corporations can redirect some of their tax dollars to HCA and 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 HCA community. By contributing with tax dollars you must spend anyway, you help maximize financial aid for deserving families who desire an HCA education.

Tax Credit Allowances Based on Filing Status

What started as a state fund with a cap of $20 million has now expanded to $100 million available scholarship dollars! Georgia GOAL will continue to submit any tax credit applications submitted to its website until they are notified that the cap has been reached.

Single Filer
up to $2,500
Married Separate Filer
up to $2,500
Married Joint Filer
up to $5,000
Pass-Through Owner (not making HB 149 election)
up to $25,000
C Corporation, Trust, or Pass-Through electing to pay tax at the entity level (HB 149)
75% of annual Georgia income tax liability
75% of annual Georgia income tax liability, credit not to exceed $1 million
NEW FOR 2023: Business that pays insurance premium tax
How to Contribute and Take the Tax Credit
1. Apply for 2025 (OPENING JUNE 3, 2024!)
Complete the 2025GOAL TAX CREDIT APPLICATION today. It just takes 20 seconds! Contact our Head of School NOW with any questions or for guidance in securing your tax credit!
2. GOAL Submits to DOR
Georgia GOAL submits your 2025 application to the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) on the first business day of January 2025.
3. Approval to Contribute
By mid-January 2025, GOAL and DOR notify you of approved tax credit amount and payment deadline.
4. Make Payment
Pay GOAL by check, credit card, or ACH within 60 days of DOR approval (by mid-March 2025).
5. Claim Your Tax Credit!
GOAL will send you Form IT-QEE-SS01 (tax receipt) in May 2025 for claiming the credit when you file your 2025 Georgia income tax return in 2026. (Note: You will take the credit on the income tax return for the year in which you make the payment.)