Keep Your Tax Dollars in Putnam County and Help Our Students Thrive
Putnam County taxpayers can turn their Georgia income taxes into a dollar-for-dollar donation to the Putnam Education Foundation by taking advantage of the PEACH Education Tax Credit. This program, an initiative of the Georgia Foundation for Public Education, has been funded by the legislature with $15 million for the entire state, which is being distributed on a first-come, first served basis. So act now.
Tax Credit Limits Based on Filing Status
- A single individual or head of household is eligible to receive a Georgia state income tax credit up to $2,500.
- For married couples that file separately, you are eligible to receive a Georgia state income tax credit up to $2,500.
- A married couple filing jointly is eligible to receive a Georgia state income tax credit up to $5,000.
- An S-corporation shareholder, LLC member or partnership partner is eligible to receive a Georgia state income tax credit up to $25,000.
- A C-corporation or trust is eligible to receive up to 75% of annual Georgia income tax liability.
How to Contribute to PEACH
To properly complete your Georgia Foundation for Public Education PEACH Education Tax Credit donation and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit on your or your corporation’s Georgia state income taxes, please follow these steps to take advantage of the tax credit:
- Apply Now
Complete your 2025 PEACH Education Tax Credit application today (it takes less than a minute!). Georgia Foundation for Public Education (GFPE) will submit your application to the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) on your behalf. - Receive Approval
Georgia Foundation for Public Education and the Department of Revenue will notify you of your approved tax credit amount and payment deadline to take part in PEACH. You can expect to receive your approval via email and mail about 7-10 days after you submit your application. This notification will include your QED approved certificate number, so keep it in a safe place. You will need the certificate number when submitting payment for your tax credit and filing your taxes. - Make your Donation
Once you receive your approval, submit your payment to the Georgia Foundation for Public Education within 60 days. - Keep your receipt
Within one week of receiving your donation, the Georgia Foundation for Public Education will send you the Form IT-QED-FUND1, which serves as your receipt for the donation. - Claim your Tax Credit
To claim the tax credit on your state income taxes, you will need to complete Form IT-QED-TP2 and include it with your 2025 income tax return when it is filed. You may download the form here. (Note: you will take the credit when you file your 2025 taxes in early 2026).
This is an easy way to support students in Putnam County with funds you are already required to pay the government, so it costs you nothing!
If you have any questions, please email Putnam Education Foundation or contact the Georgia Foundation for Public Education at 678-590-7047 or kjordan@doe.k12.ga.us.
Submit Your 2025 Tax Credit Application
Putnam Education Foundation connects community resources with the needs of students so that our children thrive.
We believe in a future where every student in the Putnam County Charter School System has the tools, resources, and opportunities to be successful in school and life.
- Improving Literacy through Teacher Training
- The Opportunity Fund: Providing Enrichment Opportunities than Enhance Classroom Education.