Can I Make Contributions?
Non-Game-Endangered Wildlife Conservation Fund-
You can donate all or a portion of your tax
refund to the Wildlife Conservation Fund. You can also increase your balance due to make a contribu-
tion. Indicate the amount you want to contribute on line F-1 of the Georgia Individual TeleFile Tax Record.
Contributions can also be sent directly to the Wildlife Conservation Fund, Georgia Department of Natural
Resources, 116 Rum Creek Drive, Forsyth, GA 31029.
Children and Elderly Fund-
You can donate all or a portion of your tax refund to this fund. You can
also increase your balance due to make a contribution. Indicate the amount you want to contribute on
line F-2 of the Georgia Individual TeleFile Tax Record. You can also send your contribution directly to the
Georgia Fund for Children and Elderly, Georgia Department of Human Resources, Two Peachtree
Street NW, Room 27-295, Atlanta, GA 30303-3142.
Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Ovarian Cancer Research-
You can donate all or a
portion of your tax refund to this fund. You can also increase your balance due to make a contribution.
Indicate the amount you want to contribute on line F-3 of the Georgia Individual TeleFile Tax Record. You
can also send your contribution directly to the Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Ovarian Cancer
Research Program Fund, Georgia Department of Human Resources, Two Peachtree Street NW, Room
27-240, Atlanta, GA 30303-3142.
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers about TeleFile
How long will it take to process my refund?
The earlier you TeleFile your tax return, the quicker you will receive your refund.
Please allow approximately 21 days to receive your refund before inquiring.
I am unable to TeleFile my Federal return. What do I do now?
You have two options.
1. File electronically.
If you have not filed your Federal return using TeleFile, you can
file both your Federal and State returns electronically one of two ways. They are:
a. Use a professional tax preparer to prepare and file both your Federal and
State returns electronically.
b. File online with approved tax software. Approved software companies are
listed on our website at www2.state.ga.us/departments/dor
With both options, you must file your Federal and State return at the same time.
2. Complete and mail a paper return.
I used TeleFile to file my Federal return but I did not file my Georgia return. What do I do
now?
Your only option is to complete and mail a paper Georgia tax return.
Do I need to mail in a copy of my completed Federal or Georgia return?
No.
What should I do if I forgot to include payment with my payment voucher?
Write your social security number and the tax year on your check or money order and send it to:
Georgia Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 740323
Atlanta, GA 30374-0323
What if I file or pay later than April 15, 2002?
You may be charged late filing and payment penalties as well as interest.
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