Approval Period for 2014 Angel Credit Investments Ends Oct. 31, 2016

The Georgia qualified investor tax credit, or Angel Investor Credit, became available to investors in early-stage Georgia startup companies beginning with 2011. Individual investors who make qualifying investments in certified businesses, whether directly or through a pass-through investment entity, may receive a credit of 35 percent of their annual investment up to $50,000 two years after the year the investment is made.

Investors or investment entities that made such qualifying investments during 2014 now must obtain approval from the Georgia Department of Revenue to claim these credits on their 2016 tax returns. These investors must electronically file Form IT-QI-AP on the Georgia Tax Center website between Sept. 1 and Oct. 31, 2016 in order to claim their respective credits on their 2016 returns when filed next year. Refer to our guide for instructions on how to electronically file Form IT-QI-AP.

It is imperative that all investors that made qualifying investments during 2014 submit this form by Oct. 31; late applicants will be denied any credits. After Oct. 31, the Department of Revenue will approve credits for eligible taxpayers up to the $10 million annual limit and will send notification of the approval. If the limit is reached, credits will be assigned on a pro-rata basis.

For more information on the Angel Investor Credit, please view our primer.

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