LESS CRIME ACT ( TAX CREDIT )

Support your Thomas County Sheriff's Office
501(c)(3)

We are proud to introduce a new opportunity for community members to support local law enforcement through the Law Enforcement Strategic Support (LESS Crime) Act. This program allows businesses and individual taxpayers to claim a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for contributions made to qualified law enforcement foundations.

Program Benefits:

- Single filers can claim up to $5,000
- Married couples filing jointly can claim up to $10,000
- Qualified C corporations can claim up to 75% of their state tax liability (up to $3 million)
- By participating in this program, you not only support the Thomas County Sheriff's Office but also ensure that your tax dollars stay right here in Thomas County. Together, we can invest in the safety, security, and quality of life that make our community an outstanding place to live, work, and raise our families.

Thank you for your commitment to keeping Thomas County safe. We are grateful for your support and partnership!

How to Utilize the LESS Crime Act

1. CLICK HERE to register for pre-approval with the Georgia Tax Center.
For step-by-step pre-approval registration instructions CLICK HERE.

2. Within 30 days the Georgia Department of Revenue will send you a letter approving your registration. For approval for the current calendar tax year, submit the registration by December 21 to allow the Department of Revenue time to approve the registration before the end of the year.

3. You will have 60 days from approval to make your payment to the Thomas County Sheriff's Foundation.
CLICK HERE to pay online by credit card. If paying with a check, you must include a copy of your approval letter and state that the payment is for the LESS Crime Act Tax Deferment. Checks can be brought to the Sheriff's Office at 921 Smith Ave Thomasville GA 31792.

4. Once your payment has been received by the Thomas County Sheriff's Foundation, you will receive a Form IT-QLED-LEF1 completed by the Thomas County Sheriff's Foundation confirming we have received your contribution. You will also find a blank copy of Form IT-QLED-TP2 which you will need to fill out and attach to your tax return for the year.

Please contact Jeff Brinson with any questions:
jeff.brinson@thomascountyga.gov
229-225-3307

Additional links:
Form IT-QLED-TP2
About the Qualified Law Enforcement Donation Credit

Support the Heroes of the Thomas County Sheriff's Office 501(c)(3)

New legislation (O.C.G.A.§ 48-7-29.25) allows Georgia taxpayers to claim tax credit for supporting local public safety efforts by contributing to qualified law enforcement foundations like Thomas County Sheriff's Office.

The Thomas County Sheriff's Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization as recognized by the Federal Department of Treasury as a 501(c)(3), Federal ID. #58-2515113.

By participating in this program, you may not only support the Thomas County Sheriff's Office but also ensure that your tax dollars stay right here in Thomas County. Together, we can invest in the safety, security, and quality of life that make our community an outstanding place to live, work, and raise our families.
Thank you for your commitment to keeping Thomas County safe. We are grateful for your support and partnership.

This program is currently open for enrollment and will take effect for the upcoming tax year.

You can register for the program now by clicking here and completing the additional steps listed on this page in time for your next tax filing.

LESS Crime Act allows the following tax credits of annual state income tax liability:

Single or head of household: $5,000
Married couple filing jointly: $10,000
Limited liability company (LLC), or shareholder of a Subchapter (S) corporation or partner in a partnership: $10,000
Corporations: up to 75% of their state income tax liability