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HB1199 • 2025

Revenue and taxation; Internal Revenue Code and Internal Revenue Code of 1986; revise terms and incorporate certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law

Revenue and taxation; Internal Revenue Code and Internal Revenue Code of 1986; revise terms and incorporate certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law

Taxes
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Carson, John
Last action
2026-03-20
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact effective date is listed as March 20, 2026, but the specific content of the incorporated federal provisions remains unspecified in the provided summary text.

HB1199: Updating Georgia Tax Law Definitions

This law changes how Georgia defines federal tax terms in state code to match current federal rules.

What This Bill Does

  • Revises the definition of 'Internal Revenue Code' and 'Internal Revenue Code of 1986' in Georgia's official laws.
  • Incorporates certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law through these revised definitions.

Terms To Know

Internal Revenue Code
A term in Georgia state law that is being updated to include certain provisions of federal tax law.
Official Code of Georgia Annotated
The collection of state laws where this bill amends Section 48-1-2 regarding revenue and taxation definitions.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not list which specific federal tax provisions are being added.
  • The summary does not explain how these changes will affect individual taxpayers or businesses directly.

Bill History

  1. 2026-03-20 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Revenue and taxation; Internal Revenue Code and Internal Revenue Code of 1986; revise terms and incorporate certain provisions of federal law into Georgia law