Once you have located your account you can begin the return process. Select Start Filing Business Return> 1. Account Info.

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1 Once you have located your account you can begin the return process. Select Start Filing Business Return> 1. Account Info. If you still owned this business on January 1 select YES Verify and update any information which is not correct. Once the information is verified and updated as necessary select Next>

2 1. Account Info. (continued) Complete all the requested information regarding the business. Information must be provided on any Required field. The format for any date field is mm/dd/yy. Once all the information is completed select Next>

3 2. Assets Previously reported assets will be prepopulated based on the previous year s assessment. Review assets and make any additions and deletions as necessary. Examples of how to group assets are listed above each Group. Additional instructions and examples are available by clicking on the link to >>ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPORTING ASSETS<<. Additions can be made by selecting the appropriate category and year from the drop down menus. Enter the original cost and then select Add Item to Group. Disposals can be made by entering the disposal amount in the appropriate group and year. Use the tab key to navigate through each group.

4 Once all the additions and disposals have been entered select Next>

5 You will need to attach a copy of your asset listing as of January 1 of the current year. Browse to locate the file. Once the file is selected provide a brief description and select Submit. Once the file is attached and a brief description is entered select Next>

6 3. Inventory Complete the inventory reporting section. Once the inventory section is completed select Next>

7 Complete questions regarding method of account and cost used to value your inventory. Once the questions are completed select Next>

8 You will need to attach a copy of your balance sheet as January 1 of the current year for inventory verification purposes. Browse to locate the file. Once the file is selected provide a brief description and select Submit. Once the file is attached and a brief description is entered select Next>

9 4. Freeport Freeport Exemption is available to a select group of businesses. If you are conducting a business in which your sales are at the retail level of trade then you are not eligible. Sales from a warehouse or distribution facility which are shipped to the end user at the retail level of trade are not eligible and do not qualify for this exemption. If you fit into this category select DO NOT QUALITY - - NEXT STEP. If you are a Georgia manufacturing businesses that substantially changes, alters or modifies a product through a production process or you are or a distribution business who hold goods in a warehouse for shipment to an outof-state destination for re-sale purposed you may qualify. If you fit into this category select COMPLETE FREEPORT EXEMPTION. Read the instructions carefully to determine if you might be eligible. If you have not qualified for this exemption but feel you might be eligible you may contact the Personal Property Division at to inquire as to whether you are eligible. Choose COMPLETE FREEPORT EXEMPTION>

10 If you are a Georgia manufacturing businesses that substantially changes, alters or modifies a product through a production process you will want to select YES to continue the Freeport Application as a manufacturer. If you are a Distribution business select NO. You will then be directed to the Freeport Application as a distributor. If you feel you have inventory which would qualify under both of these categories you will not be able to file your return electronically. You will need to complete a paper copy of the return. If you have any questions regarding your application please the Personal Property Division at

11 Freeport as a Manufacturer: Complete the values of inventory for each of the categories. All inventory values entered in 3. Inventory should be listed on this schedule. -Inventory listed in A-E is not eligible for Freeport -Inventory listed in F-G is eligible for Freeport Once you have completed the inventory values select Next>

12 The e-file application will automatically calculate your exemption. Once you have reviewed the totals select Next>

13 You will need to answer general questions regarding the location of the inventory and supporting documents as well as contact information. When applying for Freeport Exemption be sure that you have attached the necessary supporting documentation for inventory in section 3. Inventory. If you did not attach the documentation you will need to go <Back and add the attachment. Once the information is completed select Next>

14 5. Construction If you have any unallocated costs associated with construction in progress which is personal in nature you will need to enter the amount here. If you have more than one item you should total all the items and enter one line item with the total cost. Once you have submitted any construction in progress select the Submit. If you do not have any construction in progress to report select Next>

15 6. Consigned Enter any values associated with goods that may have been loaned, stored or otherwise held which you were not the legal owner. If you listed any consigned inventory or floor planned inventory when reporting Inventory in Step 3 you will be required to provide information on the legal owner. Once you have finished with the submittal of any consigned goods select Next> If you do not have any consigned good to report select Skip This Step

16 7. Leased or Rented List any items in your possession which were leased, rented, loaned or stored but not owned by you. Once you have finished with the submittal of any leased or rented equipment select Next> If you do not have any leased or rented equipment to report select Skip This Step

17 8. Review Totals Review your totals. If you notice something is incorrect with the return select <BACK to correct the information. 9. Contact Info. Complete any contact information not already listed. Once completed select Next>

18 10. Review Return If you have trouble viewing the PDF click the link to the most current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader and download. Click on the PDF to review a copy of your return. If you notice something is incorrect with the return select <BACK to correct the information prior to submittal. Once the return has been reviewed you will need to select Sign and Submit Your Tax Return>

19 11. Sign & Submit Complete all the requested information and populate the Signature Key. Once the signature key has been populated select Next> Your filing is complete. You will want to save a copy of the PDF filing for your records. You will also receive an confirmation that your filing has been received.