Retired people do not pay state taxes in georgia for SS or retirement accounts, why would you file those

You are required to file a Georgia income tax return if:

• You are required to file a Federal income tax return;
• You have income subject to Georgia income tax that is not subject to Federal income tax;
• Your income exceeds the standard deduction and personal exemptions as indicated below:

Single, Head of Household or Qualifying Widow(er)

• Under 65, not blind - $7,300
• Under 65, and blind - $8,600
• 65 or over, not blind - $8,600
• 65 or over, and blind - $9,900

Married Filing Joint

• Both under 65, not blind - $13,400
• One 65 or over, not blind - $14,700
• Both under 65, both blind - $16,000
• Both under 65, one blind - $14,700
• Both 65 or over, not blind - $16,000
• One 65 or over, and blind - $16,000
• One 65 or over, and both blind - $17,300
• Both 65 or over, and blind - $18,600

Married Filing Separate

• Under 65, not blind - $6,700
• Under 65, and blind - $8,000
• 65 or over, not blind - $8,000
• 65 or over, and blind - $9,300

(Georgia DOR)