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Easily file Georgia payroll tax forms including new hire reports, withholding tax returns, and unemployment insurance filings — all from one
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Form NHR
Deadline: Within 10 days of hire
Form G-7M
Deadline: 15th day of the month
Form G-7Q
Deadline: Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31,
Jan 31
Form G-7NRW
Deadline: 15th day of the month
Form DOL-4N
Deadline: Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31
Georgia Payroll Filing Requirements for New Hire, Withholding,
and Unemployment Insurance
Stay compliant with Georgia payroll tax filing requirements for new hire reporting, withholding tax,
and unemployment insurance.
| Forms | Filing Requirements | Filing Methods | Due Date |
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New Hire Report |
All employers and/or labor organizations in the State of Georgia are required to report all newly hired or rehired employees who live or work in Georgia. This includes out-of-state employers with employees working in Georgia. |
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Within 10 days of the employee’s hire or rehire date |
Monthly Withholding Tax Return
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Employers assigned to monthly withholding payment schedules must file Form G-7M to report Georgia income tax withheld from employees. |
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Form G-7M is due by the 15th day of the month following the month in which the tax was withheld. |
Quarterly Withholding Tax Return
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Employers assigned quarterly or semiweekly filing status must file Form G-7Q to report Georgia withholding tax. |
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Form G-7Q is filed by the last day of the month following the end of each quarter:
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Nonresident Withholding Return
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Form G-7NRW is for Partnership, Subchapter S Corporations and LLC's to pay the nonresident withholding on their nonresident members' share of taxable income sourced to Georgia. |
Electronic Filing (Recommended): File Form Note: Form G-7NRW should only be filed with a payment. Pass-through entities should not file Form G-7NRW unless making a payment.
Mail: Georgia Department of Revenue |
Form G-7NRW is due by the 15th day of the month following the month in which the tax was withheld. |
Unemployment Insurance
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All Georgia employers with one or more employees must file Form DOL-4N. It is required even if no contributions are due for the quarter. This includes businesses of all sizes, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies required to report and pay unemployment insurance contributions. |
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Form DOL-4N is filed by the last day of the month following the end of each quarter:
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Information Required to File
Know what information you need to file Georgia payroll forms accurately.
What to Report in a New Hire?
- Employee full name
- Address
- Social Security Number
- Hire date
- Employer FEIN
- Employer address and contact information
What to Report on Forms
G-7M,
G-7Q & G-7 NRW?
- Georgia withholding account number
- Total wages paid
- Georgia income tax withheld
- Payment amounts
- Nonresident withholding details (for G-7 NRW)
- Employer identification information
What to Report on Form DOL-4N?
- Employer account number
- Employee wage details
- Quarterly taxable wages
- Contribution amounts due
- Number of employees
- Employer tax rate
How to file Payroll Tax Forms with the State of Georgia?
Create a free TaxBandits account and follow these simple steps to e-file your Georgia forms efficiently.
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Step 1: Choose the Required Form
Select the type of form you want to file. This includes new hire reporting, quarterly withholding Forms G-7M,
G-7Q & G-7 NRW, and unemployment insurance Form DOL-4N. -
Step 2: Enter the Required Tax Details
Complete the chosen form with the required information that applies to your business, such as employee wages and contribution data.
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Step 3: Review and Transmit
Review your form and transmit it to the appropriate state agencies through TaxBandits for a secure and approved filing.
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Step 1: Choose the Required Form
Select the type of form you want to file. This includes new hire reporting, quarterly withholding Forms G-7M, G-7Q & G-7 NRW, and unemployment insurance Form DOL-4N.
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Step 2: Enter the Required Tax Details
Complete the chosen form with the required information that applies to your business, such as employee wages and contribution data.
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Step 3: Review and Transmit
Review your form and transmit it to the appropriate state agencies through TaxBandits for a secure and approved filing.
Start e-filing with Georgia today—TaxBandits makes it quick and easy!
Georgia Payroll Tax Filing — Simple, Transparent Pricing
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| No of Forms | First Form | Next 3 Forms | 5-25 Forms | 26-50 Forms | 51-100 Forms | 101-500 Forms | 501-1000 Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hire Reporting | $1 / Employee | ||||||
| Withholding Form (G-7M/G-7Q) | $5.95 | $5.25 | $4.75 | $4.25 | $3.75 | $3.25 | $3.00 |
| Unemployment Insurance Form (DOL-4N) | $5.95 | $5.25 | $4.75 | $4.25 | $3.75 | $3.25 | $3.00 |
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Penalties and Corrections for New Hire, Withholding,
and Unemployment
Know the penalties and how to correct errors before they impact compliance.
| Form | Penalties | Corrections |
|---|---|---|
| New Hire Report | The new hire reporting penalty can be $25 per unreported new hire, and can be increased up to $500 if the employer and employee conspire to avoid reporting. |
Use Georgia New Hire Reporting Portal: If you’ve made an error in your New Hire Report (e.g., wrong employee details or mistakenly reported a hire), you can file a correction by submitting an updated report with the correct information. Georgia allows you to make corrections through the New Hire Reporting Portal. If you need to remove an incorrectly reported hire, you can follow the specific instructions provided by the portal. |
| Forms G-7M, G-7Q, G-7NRW |
Late Filing Penalty:
Late Payment Penalty:
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Use Georgia Department of Revenue’s online portal: If you’ve made a mistake on your G-7M, G-7Q, G-7A, or G-7NRW filings (e.g., over/underreported wages or tax withheld), you must file an amended form.
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| Form DOL-4N |
Late Filing Penalty If Form DOL-4N is not filed by the due date, a late-filing penalty applies.
Late Payment Penalty If the tax amount due is not fully paid by the deadline, interest and collection fees apply.
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Use Form DOL-3C: To correct a previously filed Georgia Form DOL-4N or to add omitted employees, you will need to file Form DOL-3C. Form DOL-3C is designed to:
File a separate correction for each quarterly report that is to be corrected. |
Beyond State Payroll Filing: Simplifying All
Your Tax Needs
At TaxBandits, we simplify more than just state payroll filings. From Form 941 to 1099, W-2, and beyond, we make tax filing easier for businesses of all sizes. Our platform streamlines federal and state compliance, saving you time and reducing errors, so you can focus on growing your business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Georgia employers must report newly hired, rehired, and returning employees within 10 days of the employee’s hire date.
Yes. Georgia encourages employers to submit reports electronically through the Georgia New Hire Reporting Center.
Yes. Multi-state employers may choose one state in which to report all newly hired employees if reporting electronically under federal multi-state reporting guidelines.
Georgia employers must file:
- G-7M: Monthly Withholding Return
- G-7Q: Quarterly Withholding Return
- G-7NRW: Non-Resident Withholding Return
Form G-7M is filed by employers assigned to monthly withholding filing schedules, while Form G-7Q is filed by employers assigned quarterly withholding schedules.
Form G-7 NRW is used to report Georgia income tax withheld for nonresident shareholders, partners, or members receiving Georgia-source income.
Employers may file electronically through the Georgia Tax Center (GTC), which is the preferred filing method for Georgia withholding tax returns and payments.
- Form G-7M: Due monthly by the 15th day of the following month
- Form G-7Q: Due quarterly by April 30, July 31, October 31, and January 31
- Form G-7NRW: Due monthly by the 15th day of the following month
Georgia employers liable for unemployment insurance taxes must file quarterly tax and wage reports, even if no wages were paid during the quarter.
The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) assigns contribution rates annually based on the employer’s experience rating history.
Annual Taxable Wage Base (2026)
- For 2026, Georgia unemployment insurance taxes apply only to the first $9,500 of each employee’s wages during the calendar year.
- Wages paid above the taxable wage base are not subject to additional Georgia unemployment insurance tax.
New Employer Contribution Rate (2026)
- New or newly liable employers in Georgia are generally assigned a standard unemployment insurance contribution rate of 2.70% until they become eligible for an experience-based rate calculation.
Yes. Georgia strongly encourages employers to electronically file unemployment wage reports and make payments through the GDOL Employer Portal.
Late unemployment filings or payments may result in penalties, interest, and additional collection actions by the Georgia Department of Labor.
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