You can turn an obligation into an opportunity.

If you are an individual or business that pays income tax in Georgia, the Georgia Qualified Education Expense (QEE) Tax Credit lets you decide where some of your taxes are spent!

Every tax dollar you redirect through Learning to Serve (LTS) comes back to you as a Georgia income tax credit. There is no net cost to participate. This is not a donation — it is a strategic allocation of dollars you were already committed to spending.

LTS allows you to designate funds to a specific school or allocate them into our general fund to help where it’s most needed.

Since 2009, LTS has awarded more than $10 million in scholarships for service to thousands of Georgia students. Every recipient earns their award through community service. This is not charity — it is an investment in students who are demonstrating strong character.

LTS allows businesses to direct your taxes to the populations that align with your brand values and community commitments. You can also designate funds to a specific school, industry (such as families in the agricultural industry, etc.) or population (such as fostering/adoptive families, veterans, etc.). In return, we will recognize your business publicly for your contribution. You can also check with your tax preparer, as some businesses can receive a federal income tax deduction from participation.

Here’s how to help.

There are different levels of contribution, based on how you file your taxes.

Step 1: Complete our simple application prior to December 1, 2026.

Step 2: Receive approval to participate from the Georgia Department of Revenue.

Learning to Serve will submit your information to the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) for pre-approval. The DOR will mail a letter to you with your approved contribution amount.

Step 3: Submit payment.

Remit payment to Learning to Serve within 60 days of receiving the approval letter from the Georgia Department of Revenue.

Step 4: Claim your credits.

You’ll get every dollar back as a credit. Learning to Serve will provide you with the paperwork to claim your credit on your tax return.

Apply now, before it’s too late to participate!

December 1, 2026 – Deadline to submit an application for 2027 tax credits.
January 4, 2027 – LTS will submit all applications to the GA DOR for approval.
Mid-January – The GA DOR will mail approval letters to each applicant with your approved amount.
Before March 15 – Each donor must submit payment for your approved amount to Learning to Serve. 

Click here for information about applying for federal income tax credits in 2027.

 THANK YOU for your support!