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GA HB1291

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Gisler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a state income tax credit for corporations that provide qualified transportation fringe benefits (commuter vehicles, transit passes, or qualified parking) to employees who telework less than 50% of their workdays

  • Credit equals 35% of costs spent on transportation benefits, capped at $1,500 per qualified employee per taxable year

  • Credit cannot exceed the employer's income tax liability for the year, with no carry-forward to future years or application to prior years

  • Requires the Georgia Department of Revenue to conduct a public awareness campaign about qualified transportation fringe benefits, targeting both employers and employees

  • Amends Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (income taxes) by adding new Code Section 48-7-29.29

Legislative Description

Income tax; certain costs in providing a transportation benefit to certain employees; provide credit

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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