State tax debt in Georgia is collected by Georgia Department of Revenue, not the IRS. Up to 60 months, at least $25 a month. You must have filed the last five years. Ask online in GTC. A $50 fee is added for bank draft plans.
Key facts for Georgia
- State income tax
- Flat 4.99% for 2026. Source
- Payment plan
- Up to 60 months, at least $25 a month. You must have filed the last five years. Ask online in GTC. A $50 fee is added for bank draft plans. Source
- Offer program
- Yes. Use Form OIC-1. You must file all returns first. Source
- Liens
- Georgia indexes liens statewide through GSCCCA. Source
Two debts, two sets of rules
- The IRS collects federal taxes, with its own letters and plans.
- Georgia Department of Revenue collects Georgia taxes, with its own rules.
- A plan with the IRS does not stop the state from collecting, and the other way around.
Common questions in Georgia
Who collects state taxes in Georgia?
The Georgia Department of Revenue. It is separate from the IRS. A plan with one does not stop the other from collecting.
Can I get a payment plan for Georgia taxes?
Up to 60 months, at least $25 a month. You must have filed the last five years. Ask online in GTC. A $50 fee is added for bank draft plans.
Does Georgia take offers in compromise?
Yes. Use Form OIC-1. You must file all returns first.
Can TaxTruce help with Georgia tax debt?
Yes. TaxTruce is a free service that connects you with tax resolution firms that work in Georgia. Answer a few questions, confirm your phone with a text code, and a firm reviews your situation and calls you back. We are not the IRS or a state agency.
Results depend on your situation. Not every case qualifies.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Georgia Department of Revenue and are linked. Rules change. Check with Georgia Department of Revenue or a licensed tax pro before you act. We are not affiliated with Georgia Department of Revenue.