Title 48, Chapter 5, Section 425
( 48-5-425)
(a) The amount of all taxes and charges specified in subsection (b)
of this Code section which are paid or liable to be paid by a
taxpayer in any tax year to a county, municipality, or school
district may be deducted by the taxpayer from the amount of special
franchise tax due or paid by the taxpayer in the same tax year to
the county, municipality, or school district. (b)(1) Amounts of the following fees and charges may qualify for
the deduction provided in subsection (a) of this Code section: (A) Gross receipts tax; (B) Income tax; (C) Occupation tax or charge; (D) Privilege tax or charge; and (E) Charges due for the special franchise or privilege other
than special franchise taxes. (2) Amounts of the following shall not qualify for the deduction
provided in subsection (a) of this Code section even if they would
otherwise be qualified for the deduction pursuant to paragraph (1)
of this subsection: (A) Ad valorem tax; (B) Charges for bridge rentals; and (C) Charges or assessments for paving or repairing any street,
highway, or public place. (c) No deduction may be taken pursuant to this Code section when the
deduction would result in a credit against the special franchise tax
due for the tax year to a county, municipality, or school district
which is greater than the taxpayer's liability for the tax in the
tax year. |