Less Crime Act - Douglas County Sheriff's Office (GA)

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K9 Demo at New Manchester Elementary

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Sheriff with family at cookout

Polar Patrol

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*The information below is for informational purposes only and you should consult a CPA for actual tax advice.

LESS CRIME ACT

TAX CREDIT

Deduct your donations, DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR, on your Georgia State income tax!

The LESS Crime Act in Georgia offers businesses and individuals a dollar for dollar tax credit for supporting local law enforcement, like the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

The LESS Crime Act in Georgia, formally known as the Law Enforcement Strategic Support Act, allows taxpayers to receive a dollar for dollar tax credit for donations made to qualified law enforcement foundations (QLEFs), encouraging support for local public safety efforts.The funds donated through the LESS Crime Act are intended to support local law enforcement through various means, like training officers, purchasing or maintaining equipment, or establishing mental health co-responder programs.

In essence, the LESS Crime Act allows taxpayers in Georgia to redirect a portion of their state tax liability to support local law enforcement foundations, giving them a more direct role in improving public safety in their communities.

Here's How It Works:

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Tax Credit

Businesses and individuals can receive a Georgia income tax credit for contributions made to certified law enforcement foundations.

Eligible Funds

Contributions can be used for such things as salary supplements, training, equipment, and operational costs.

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Pre-Approval

Businesses and individuals need to pre-approve their intended contribution with the Georgia Department of Revenue.

If you have never filed an income tax return with the Georgia Department of Revenue, you must call the Taxpayer Services Call Center at (877) 423-6711 to become registered before you can submit your request.

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Reporting

Qualified law enforcement foundations must meet transparency requirements by submitting annual reports and publishing budget details.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office has qualified!

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Contribution Process

Businesses and individuals must electronically notify the Foundation Contact of their contribution amount and then make the contribution.

After you make your contribution, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office will fill out a form IT-QLED_LEF1 and send it to you.

Tax Credit Claim

Businesses and individuals must attach the form IT-QLED_LEF1 (from "Step 3" above) to their tax return to claim the credit.

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Support Your Community

By contributing to the qualified law enforcement foundation supporting the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, you or your business can receive a valuable tax credit. Additionally, you'll directly support the community's safety and well-being while keeping your tax dollars local.