Georgia begins surplus tax refunds. How much money you will receive
Georgia begins surplus tax refunds. How much money you will receive
Vanessa Johns, Savannah Morning NewsThu, May 7, 2026 at 4:41 PM UTC
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Taxpayers across Georgia are starting to receive state-issued refund payments as officials roll out a new round of surplus tax refunds authorized by recent legislation.
Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue announced that payments under HB 1000 have officially begun, marking the fourth time such refunds have been issued during Kemp's administration.
Here's what else to know.
Who qualifies for the refund
To be eligible, taxpayers must have:
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Filed both their 2024 and 2025 Georgia individual income tax returns
Paid into the state tax system
No outstanding debt with the Department of Revenue
Refund amounts vary based on tax liability and are capped at:
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$250 for single filers or married filing separately
$375 for head of household filers
$500 for married filing jointly
What officials are saying
Officials said the program will return more than $1 billion to Georgia taxpayers over the coming weeks. Most eligible filers who submitted returns before the deadline are expected to receive payments soon.
State leaders credited Georgia's balanced budget approach for making the refunds possible.
How to check eligibility
Taxpayers can verify whether they qualify using the state's online eligibility tool through the Georgia Tax Center, which requires basic filing and income information.
To track your refund status, visit dor.georgia.gov/taxes/check-my-refund-status.
Vanessa Johns is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia, covering food and entertainment. Email her atVcountryman@gannett.com.
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