Georgia HEART is now accepting 2019 rural hospital tax credit applications. Click below to access the online form.
All post-June 30 pre-applications will be submitted to DOR on July 1 in the order in which they are received by HEART.
Georgia HEART is helping hospitals and donors enhance access to rural health care through the rural hospital organization expense tax credit.
Number of rural hospital organizations participating with the Georgia HEART Hospital Program
Georgia income tax credit taxpayers can receive for the amounts they contribute to qualified rural hospitals
Dollar amount of tax credits made available to Georgia taxpayers each year through 2024
The Georgia Department of Community Health has qualified the following Georgia HEART hospitals as rural hospital organizations to which individuals and corporate taxpayers may contribute and receive a Georgia income tax credit.
How do I obtain pre-approval for the rural hospital organization tax credit contributions?
Georgia HEART has simplified the process for the taxpayer. Simply complete the online tax credit application and HEART will submit your request directly to the DOR for approval. HEART will communicate with you during each step of the process, from DOR approval to reporting your contribution.
Which hospitals qualify to participate in the Georgia HEART Hospital Program?
Participation in Georgia HEART is limited to Georgia rural hospitals that meet qualification criteria established in the law, including county population size; tax-exempt status or public hospital authority management; acceptance of Medicare and Medicaid; and minimum annual provision of indigent or uncompensated care.