Turn Your Georgia State Taxes into Support for Phoebe Worth Medical Center

Your Georgia state income taxes can make a direct and meaningful impact right here Phoebe Worth Medical Center. Through the Georgia HEART Rural Hospital Tax Credit, Georgia residents can redirect their state tax dollars into support for rural hospitals, helping sustain essential local care and ensure critical services remain available for our community.

Contributions made through the Georgia HEART program play a vital role in expanding access to care, enhancing patient services, and supporting the long-term stability of healthcare close to home. By participating, you help strengthen Phoebe Worth Medical Center and support our ability to continue providing quality care for patients and families.

2026 HEART Tax Credit Limits

 All Georgia taxpayers are eligible to participate in HEART, with 100% of the contribution qualifying as a state income tax credit, up to these limits (January 1–June 30):

  • Individual Filer: up to $5,000
  • Married Filing Separately: up to $5,000
  • Married Filing Jointly: up to $10,000
  • Individual Owner of a Pass-Through Entity NOT paying tax at the entity level: up to $25,000
  • C Corporation, Trust, or Pass-Through Entity electing to pay tax at the entity level: up to 75% of annual Georgia tax liability

After June 30, as long as credits remain within the statewide annual cap of $100 million, individual taxpayers may contribute unlimited amounts to eligible rural hospitals and receive a corresponding 100% Georgia income tax credit.

Reserve Your 2026 HEART Tax Credit

Now is the time to secure your spot for the 2026 tax year. Your participation helps sustain Phoebe Worth Medical Center, ensuring our hospital has the support and resources to continue caring for our community.

HEART credits are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to apply today at www.georgiaheart.org. The online application takes less than a minute, and the Georgia HEART team manages the entire process, from submitting your application to the Georgia Department of Revenue to sending your official tax receipt after your contribution is made.

This important program empowers Phoebe Worth Medical Center to continue delivering high-quality care to our patients and invest in a healthier, stronger future for our community. Thank you for considering support through your 2026 HEART tax credit application! Your participation truly makes a difference.

For more information, visit www.georgiaheart.org or contact Todd Deariso at [email protected] or 229-881-4204.