AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgia lawmakers are drafting a proposal to eliminate the state income tax that they hope to present when the legislative session begins in January.

Deputy State Revenue Commissioner Chester Cook discussed the plan during a visit to Augusta today. Cook said the Department of Revenue is watching the proposal closely as January approaches.

“From a DOR perspective, we’re following closely because whatever gets passed, we will be the implementers,” Cook said.

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Current tax changes already approved

Cook said state income tax rates are alrea

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