In 2023, new legislation (O.C.G.A. § 48-7-29.25) was enacted to allow Georgia taxpayers to claim tax credit for supporting local public safety efforts by contributing to qualified law enforcement foundations. All funds will be used to directly support Brookhaven police officers through bonuses, training and equipment.
This program is currently open for enrollment for the 2025 tax year.
You can register for the program now by clicking here and completing the additional steps listed on this page in time for your 2025 filing.
2025 Tax Credit Limits allows the following tax credits of annual state income tax liability:
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1. Click here to register for pre-approval with the Georgia Tax Center. For step-by-step pre-approval registration instructions click here.
2. Within 30 days the Georgia Department of Revenue will send you a letter approving your registration.
3. You will have 60 days from approval to make your payment to the Brookhaven Police Foundation. If paying with a check, you must include a copy of your approval letter and state that the payment is for the QLEF Tax Credit. Please drop off checks at the Brookhaven Police Department. All checks can be made payable to “The Brookhaven Police Foundation.” and write “QLEF Tax Credit” in the Memo section.
4. After receiving your payment, BPF will send donors form IT-QLED-LEF1.
5. Beginning January 2025, taxpayers will submit form IT-QLED-TP2 with their 2024 tax filings to receive their credit.
Please contact JD Clockadale with any questions (404) 596-1492
