Amazing News for GA Taxpayers!
You can now direct your Georgia tax dollars to support Connections Homes youth!*
Your Taxes, Your Choice!
Would you rather your taxes go to the state of Georgia or provide youth aging out of foster care with tangible support, a sense of belonging and lifelong connection?
It’s Easy to Apply:
- 1. Apply: Taxpayers electronically submit their intentions to the state of Georgia regarding tax credits for the 2023 tax year.
- When prompted, select Connections Homes as the Qualified Foster Child Support Organization (QFCSO).
- Detailed instructions here.
- Within 30 days, those tax credit applications are approved or denied by the state on a first come first served basis.
- 2. Donate: Once notified of approval, taxpayers have 60 days to make their donations directly to Connections Homes, Inc.
- To make your gift by check, please allow ample time for mailing and include the Fostering Success Act donation form.
- Please note that we have moved! Our current mailing address is 2555 Northwinds Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30009.
- To give online, use the secure giving form for Georgia.
- Please be sure to provide us with your email address so that we can securely process your Donation Credit Letter of Confirmation as required by the state.
- To make your gift by check, please allow ample time for mailing and include the Fostering Success Act donation form.
- 3. Receive Confirmation for your 2024 Tax Records:
- After you receive approval from the state and you make your gift to Connections Homes, please keep your eyes peeled for an email from “Victoria Garcia via Docusign.”
- Update the secure form with your information (name of taxpayer or entity, address, taxpayer identification number, date of contribution, amount of contribution, pre-approved amount of credit).
- Once you complete the form, our staff will verify its accuracy, sign it, and return the signed form to you for your tax records.
- In 2024, when taxpayers submit their tax records for 2023, qualifying gifts to Connections Homes will count as tax payments.*
- Please note that tax credits only count against the tax liability of the taxpayer. No refunds will be issued by the state based on gifts approved for any tax credit.
- Every dollar that Connections Homes receives thanks to tax credit 151 will help prevent poverty and homelessness for vulnerable youth aging out of the foster care system, saving taxpayers $40,000 per youth per year.
Tax Credit Limits*:
- Single individual or a head of household: Up to $2,500
- Married couple filing a joint return: Up to $5,000
- LLC, S Corporation or Partnership: Up to $5,000
- Corporations / Others: Up to 10 percent of tax liability
How Do I Apply?
According to the Department of Revenue, taxpayers must log into the Georgia Tax Center and electronically submit Form IT-QFCD-TP1 per these detailed instructions.
I Made My Pre-Approved Gift. What’s Next?
- Per state requirements, in order for your tax credit to be processed, the Donation Credit Letter of Approval (Georgia Form IT-GFCD-FUND1) must be completed.
- After you receive approval from the state and you make your gift to Connections Homes, please keep your eyes peeled for an email from “Victoria Garcia via Docusign.”
- Update the secure form with your information (name of taxpayer or entity, address, taxpayer identification number, date of contribution, amount of contribution, pre-approved amount of credit).
- Once you complete the form, our staff will verify its accuracy, sign it, and return the signed form to you for your tax records.