How to Amend a Georgia State Tax Return
Made a mistake on your Georgia tax return?
You can amend it using Form 500X, available for both the current and previous tax years. Simply complete and sign the form, but be aware that you cannot submit it electronically on eFile.com (unlike the federal Form 1040X). See instructions below.
Why amend?
The IRS might notify you of an error, or you might find one yourself. Additionally, if the IRS amends your federal return, Georgia will be notified and you may need to amend your state return within one year.
Prepare only a GA State Return
File a Georgia Tax Amendment
Only Option: You need to complete, sign Form 500X for the appropriate Tax Year you are amending - Print, Mail the Form to:
Georgia Department of Revenue
Processing Center
P.O. Box 740318
Atlanta, Georgia 30374-0318
GA Tax Amendment
Form 500XThis Form can be used to file a: Tax Amendment, Change of Address.
Step 1: Download, Complete
Form 500X for the appropriate Tax Year below.
Step 2: Sign, Mail Form 500X to the address listed above
For all Tax Years prior to 2024 tax year. Prepare, Print, Sign and Mail-In - see address above - your Tax Amendment as soon as possible. Select the appropriate form for the Tax Year you are amending. You will also file
an IRS Tax Amendment Form 1040X.
Georgia Refund Deadlines
A. Three years from the due date of the original tax year return, including valid filing extensions.
B. One year from the final determination of the amended federal return or federal change, whichever is later, provided that the allowable refund is not more than the decrease in Georgia tax attributable to the federal change or correction.
C. Two years from the payment of an assessment, provided the amended return raises issues relating only to the prior assessment and the refund does not exceed the amount of tax paid on the prior assessment.
D. Two years from the filing of an amended Georgia return resulting in the payment of additional tax, provided that the current amended return raises issues relating solely to the prior amended return and that the refund does not exceed the amount of the tax payment made as a result of the prior amended return.
Additional Georgia Tax Income Taxes Deadlines
Will I get a bigger tax refund in 2026?
Many taxpayers can expect a bigger tax refund on their 2025 taxes. To help you keep up with soaring inflation, the IRS is making bigger changes than usual that could save you big money on your 2025 taxes, which is the tax return you'll file in 2026.
Take control of your personal life relationships, finances, and taxes: follow the tips on this page and keep up with tax planning for next year. You can use this free 2025 Tax Estimator to get a high-level understanding of your taxes.
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