(The Center Square) – The wait will soon be over for Georgians who qualify for the special tax refunds approved by the General Assembly this year.
Gov. Brian Kemp said Monday the Department of Revenue will begin issuing the refunds this week from the $1 billion tax cut.
The tax refunds are capped at $250 for single filers and married individuals filing separately, $375 for head of household filers, and $500 for married individuals filing jointly.
Taxpayers who filed in 2023 and 2024 are eligible if they do not have an outstanding balance with the Department of Revenue, according to information from Kemp’s office.
“Because we’ve managed our state’s resources wisely, we’re again able to return money to hardworking Georgians who know how best to use it,” Kemp said. “Along with our acceleration of the largest income tax rate cut in state history, this latest refund is just one more way we’re working to support the people of our state, their families, and their businesses, because that’s not the government’s money, it’s theirs!”
State lawmakers also approved a rollback of the state’s flat income tax rates from 5.39% to 5.19%, the second rollback since 2022, according to Kemp.
The revenue department has set up a Surplus Tax Eligibility Tool for Georgians who want to know more about their refund.
“Our department is ready to get this third round of refunds out the door efficiently and securely,” Georgia Revenue Commissioner Frank O’Connell said.
