House Bill 1198 Eliminates $21 Million in Tax Credits for 1 Million of the Poorest Georgians

This report documents the Senate’s amendment to a house bill that raises taxes on the poorest during this recession, but leaves intact a credit for corporations. It includes a chart showing that low and middle-income Georgians already pay a higher portion of their income in taxes than wealthy Georgians. Download the PDF.

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