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Georgia Quality Jobs Tax Credit

Georgia Quality Jobs Credit

Supports United States Georgia employers creating high-wage jobs with tax credits tied to compensation standards.

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The Georgia Quality Jobs Credit (Credit Code 130) is a statutory income tax credit administered by the Georgia Department of Revenue that targets employers who create a significant number of high-wage new positions in Georgia. Unlike the standard Employer's Jobs Tax Credit, which uses a county-tier system, the Quality Jobs Credit is defined by wage premium rather than geography: qualifying jobs mu…

What this grant funds

New full-time jobs in Georgia paying at least 110% of county average wage, subject to a minimum threshold of 50 qualifying positions (reduced in rural counties).

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Tax credit
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: dor.georgia.gov