TAX NEWS - February 2009

2008 Tax Guide For State of Georgia - Part 5

Compliance Division

The Compliance Division handles all tax collection enforcement for the Department of Revenue. Eleven regional offices are maintained throughout the state to provide taxpayer assistance for all tax types. In addition, each regional office collects outstanding tax liabilities and conducts audits of businesses located in the territory covered by the office.

Audit Unit: The Audit Unit is responsible for ensuring taxpayer compliance with Georgia's laws. The Unit assists taxpayers with voluntary disclosures and conducts a variety of audits including but not limited to:

- Income Tax
- International Fuel Tax Agreement Tax
- Motor Fuel Tax
- Sales and Use Tax
- Unclaimed Property
- Withholding Tax

Collection Unit: Each regional office of the Compliance Division is given the responsibility for collecting unpaid Income, Sales and Use, and Motor Fuel taxes owed to the state. Agents can provide assistance in preparing tax reports and computing amounts due upon request. Tax payments of any type can be made by mail or in person during regular business hours (8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.).

Unregistered Businesses: The Collection Unit is responsible for tax compliance for special events which often involve out-of-state-based or other businesses that are not registered for collection of Sales and Use Tax. Each regional office monitors events in its region to ensure that Sales and Use Tax is being properly collected and remitted.

Special Collections Programs: Specialized programs include collection and delinquent call center operations, installment payment programs for individuals, problem resolution, the Bankruptcy Program, the Offer-In-Compromise Program, and the Private Collection Agency Program. A $100 non-refundable application fee must accompany every offer-in-compromise submission.

Taxpayer Assistance: Each regional office provides customer service information both in person and by telephone concerning Georgia taxes. During income tax filing season, please call ahead to ascertain what documents may be required in order to assist you in filing your return.



Regional Offices

ALBANY

Georgia Department of Revenue
Albany Regional Office
1105D W. Broad Avenue
Albany, GA 31702-1357
Telephone: 229-430-4241


ATHENS

Georgia Department of Revenue
Athens Regional Office
3700 Atlanta Hwy, Box 108
Suite 268
Athens, GA 30606
Telephone: 706-542-6058


ATLANTA SOUTH METRO

Georgia Department of Revenue
Atlanta South Metro Regional Office
4245 International Parkway, Suite B
Hapeville, GA 30354-3919
Telephone: 404-968-0480


AUGUSTA

Georgia Department of Revenue
Augusta Regional Office
130 Davis Road
Martinez, GA 30907-2386
Telephone: 706-651-7600


COLUMBUS

Georgia Department of Revenue
Columbus Regional Office
1501 13th Street, Suite A
Columbus, GA 31901
Telephone: 706-649-7451


DOUGLAS

Georgia Department of Revenue
Douglas Regional Office
1214 North Peterson Avenue, Suite I
Douglas, GA 31534-0943
Telephone: 912-389-4094


LITHIA SPRINGS

Georgia Department of Revenue
Lithia Springs Regional Office
351 Thornton Road, Suite 101
Lithia Springs, GA 30122-7079
Telephone: 770-732-5812


MACON

Georgia Department of Revenue
Macon Regional Office
630 North Avenue, Suite B
Macon, GA 31208-4368
Telephone: 478-751-6055


NORTHEAST METRO OFFICE

Georgia Department of Revenue
Northeast Metro Office
1800 Century Blvd., NE, Suite 2206
Atlanta, GA 30345-3205
Telephone: 404-417-6605


ROME

Georgia Department of Revenue
Rome Regional Office
1401 Dean Street, Suite E
Rome, GA 30161-6494
Telephone: 706-295-6061


SAVANNAH

Georgia Department of Revenue
Savannah Regional Office
6606 Abercorn Street, Suite 220
Savannah, GA 31405
Telephone: 912-356-2140


MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION

1200 Tradeport Boulevard
Hapeville, GA 30354
Telephone: 404-362-6500