Why don't Entity Use Codes F or M work in Georgia?

Overview

Entity use code F Religious Organization and entity use code M Educational Organization do not create an exemption in Georgia, tax is being applied.

Environment

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Resolution

• Georgia does not honor exemptions for religious organizations (F) or educational organizations (M).
• Exceptions exist, however, they are few and must be qualified via the state of Georgia.

To make an exemption apply, you must write a tax rule making it exempt, or use an alternate exemption reason