Tax credit scholarship fund reaches cap
The ceiling for the Georgia Tax Credit Scholarship Program was reached last week as applications for millions of dollars in pledges were being processed by the Georgia Department of Revenue.
The program provides a dollar-for-dollar tax credit to individuals and corporations who donate funds earmarked for use by a specific school. The school then uses the money to set aside special financial aid for public school students who want to enroll in private schools.
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