If this is the only Georgia income you have and your income does not exceed the standard deduction for your filing status then you will not need file in Georgia-
Note:
Full-year residents are taxed on all income, except tax exempt income, regardless of the source or where derived.
You are required to file a Georgia income tax return if:
You have income subject to Georgia income tax that is not subject to Federal income tax;
Your income exceeds the standard deduction and personal exemptions as indicated below:
A. Single, Head of Household or Qualifying Widow(er)
1. Under 65, not blind.................................$7,300
2. Under 65, and blind................................$8,600
3. 65 or over, not blind................................$8,600
4. 65 or over, and blind...............................$9,900
B. Married filing Joint
1. Both under 65, not blind........................$13,400
2. One 65 or over, not blind.......................$14,700
3. Both under 65, both blind......................$16,000
4. Both under 65, one blind.......................$14,700
5. Both 65 or over, not blind......................$16,000
6. One 65 or over, and blind......................$16,000
7. One 65 or over, and both blind..............$17,300
8. Both 65 or over, and blind.....................$18,600
C. Married filing Separate
1. Under 65, not blind.................................$6,700
2. Under 65, and blind................................$8,000
3. 65 or over, not blind................................$8,000
4. 65 or over, and blind..............................$9,300
These requirements apply as long as your legal residence is Georgia, even if you are absent from or live outside the State temporarily. A credit for taxes paid to another state is allowed. See the worksheet on page 19 for more information.
