The University of Georgia, Internal Revenue Service and Georgia Department of Revenue will have four Farm and Small Business Income Tax Schools this year.
The annual schools focus on helping the people who prepare tax returns for farms and small businesses stay abreast of tax changes.
The tax schools are set for four Georgia sites and dates: Macon Nov. 4-5, Tifton Nov. 15-16, Gainesville Nov. 18-19 and Statesboro Nov. 22-23. Each day of classes will begin at 8:15 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.
The fee is $110 if mailed by Oct. 20. After that, it's $125.
To learn more about the tax schools or workshops, or to preregister, call the county Extension Service office. Or call (912) 386-3416.
Published on 10/14/99
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