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HB141 • 2025

Revenue and taxation; allow businesses and practitioners to provide affidavits of certified public accountants in lieu of tax returns

Revenue and taxation; allow businesses and practitioners to provide affidavits of certified public accountants in lieu of tax returns

Taxes
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Momtahan, Martin
Last action
2026-05-11
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Allowing Accountant Affidavits Instead of Tax Returns for Multi-Jurisdiction Businesses

This law allows businesses and practitioners with offices in more than one jurisdiction to submit a statement from a certified public accountant instead of filing standard tax returns.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Code Section 48-13-14 regarding taxes on businesses or practitioners operating in multiple jurisdictions.
  • Allows eligible entities to provide an affidavit signed by a certified public accountant as a substitute for tax returns.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Businesses with locations or offices in more than one jurisdiction
  • Practitioners (such as professionals) operating in multiple jurisdictions

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary does not specify the exact format, content requirements, or verification process for the accountant's affidavit.
  • It is unclear if this option applies to all types of taxes under Code Section 48-13-14 or only specific levies.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-11 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Revenue and taxation; allow businesses and practitioners to provide affidavits of certified public accountants in lieu of tax returns