Is your company investing in employees through means such as new equipment, new software, or new technology? If so, your company may be eligible for the Georgia Retraining Tax Credit. The purpose of this credit is to encourage employers to continuously invest in their employees via the very means mentioned above – upgrading equipment, acquiring new technology, and even completing ISO 9000 training.
Only eligible programs qualify for the Georgia Retraining Tax Credit. Eligible programs must be designed to enhance quality and productivity or to teach certain software technologies. The retraining tax credit covers expenses incurred as part of the retraining, although the cost of the new equipment, software, or technology itself is not covered. Covered expenses must be approved by the Technical College System of Georgia and include:
- Cost of instructors
- Cost of teaching materials
- Employee wages during retraining
- Reasonable travel expenses
The retraining credit is a Georgia-only credit that can be used to offset up to 50% of a company’s Georgia income tax liability. The actual credit amount amounts to 50% of the covered retraining expenses up to $500 per full-time employee per program. The maximum annual credit per employee is $1,250. Should the credit not be fully used in one year, the excess can be carried forward for 10 years.
HLB Gross Collins, P.C. has been serving some of the Southeast’s most prominent companies for nearly 50 years. We work closely with clients to ensure they are taking advantage of all available credits and savings opportunities.