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. Click the application button below that applies to you.

For 2026 tax credits: please note that 2026 tax credits are still available! We will submit these applications on or around October 1. We will continue to accept applications for 2026 credits until we are notified that there are no more available. 

For 2027 tax credits: apply before December 31, 2026. 

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

Whether you apply for 2026 or 2027 tax credits, 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!

The timelines to participate vary slightly depending on whether you are applying for 2026 or 2027 tax credits. Please note the following dates.

For 2026 TAX CREDITS

On-going – We are accepting applications for remaining 2026 tax credits and will keep the application open until no more credits are available.
October 1, 2026 – LTS will submit all 2026 applications to the GA DOR for approval.
Mid-October – The GA DOR will mail approval letters to each applicant with your approved amount.
Before December 15 – Each donor must submit payment for your approved amount to Learning to Serve. 

For 2027 TAX CREDITS

On-going – We are accepting applications for 2027 tax credits.
December 31, 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. 

NEW: Federal Income Tax Credits Available for Individuals 

Congress has passed landmark school choice legislation creating a federal scholarship tax credit. Beginning in 2027, individual taxpayers may receive a dollar-for-dollar federal income tax credit for contributions to Student Scholarship Organizations like Learning to Serve.

If you wish to participate, simply select “Yes” on your 2027 tax credit application when the question pops up. Learning to Serve will submit the information on your behalf and notify you with payment instructions.

 THANK YOU for your support!