Georgia Rules Embryos Can Now Be , Listed As Dependents on Tax Returns.
Georgia Rules Embryos Can Now Be , Listed As Dependents on Tax Returns.
'The Guardian' reports that on Aug. 1, Georgia's Department of Revenue said it will now , “recognize any unborn child with a detectable human heartbeat … as eligible for [an] individual income tax dependent exemption.”.
'The Guardian' reports that on Aug. 1, Georgia's Department of Revenue said it will now , “recognize any unborn child with a detectable human heartbeat … as eligible for [an] individual income tax dependent exemption.”.
On July 20, following the reversal of
Roe v. Wade, a law banning most abortions
in Georgia was put into effect.
Officials said tax returns filed from July 20 onward are eligible for the new $3,000 fetus deduction.
Officials said tax returns filed from July 20 onward are eligible for the new $3,000 fetus deduction.
Taxpayers must be able to supply “relevant medical records or other supporting documentation … if requested by the [revenue] department.”.
The announcement was met with skepticism from abortion rights advocates and legal analysts. .
Anthony Michael Kreis, a Georgia State University law professor and political scientist, weighed in on Twitter.
Lauren Groh-Wargo, Stacey Abram's campaign manager, had similar views.