Special tax refund checks being issued to Georgians this week
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgians who have been anticipating their much-heralded special tax refunds will begin receiving them this week, along with everyone else who is eligible.
Late Monday, Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue announced the state will begin issuing one-time, special tax refunds this week.
This marks the third time Georgia has returned a portion of its revenue surplus to taxpayers, with previous refunds issued in 2022 and 2023.
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To be eligible, taxpayers must have filed both 2023 and 2024 individual income tax returns, have paid into the system, and do not owe the state Department of Revenue. An individual filer’s refund amount will depend on their tax liability from the 2023 tax year and is capped at:
- $250 for single filers and married individuals filing separately
- $375 for head of household filers
- $500 for married individuals filing tly
Kemp’s office said the measures were made possible by the age of House Bill 112 during the 2025 legislative session and are a direct result of conservative budget practices and a strong state economy.
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Most eligible taxpayers who filed their 2023 and 2024 returns in a timely manner and before the filing deadlines can expect to receive their refund within the coming weeks.
In addition to HB 112, the General Assembly also ed House Bill 111, reducing Georgia’s income tax rate from 5.39% to 5.19%. This was the second acceleration of the income tax cut implementation schedule signed by Governor Kemp in 2022.
Taxpayers can check their eligibility using the surplus tax refund eligibility tool, available through the Georgia Tax Center, by inputting their tax year, social security number or tax identification number, and federal adjusted gross income.
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