Georgians are starting to see some bonus bucks roll in—just in time to cover bills or upgrade those summer vacation plans.
Back in April, Gov. Brian Kemp announced that a surplus tax refund was on the way, and now, some taxpayers are finally seeing that promise fulfilled. According to 11Alive, several recipients reported receiving their refunds this week, and social media is buzzing with similar reports. The state expects most payments to be processed between now and June 26.
How much can you expect?
Refund amounts vary based on your filing status:
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Up to $250 for single filers or those married filing separately
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Up to $375 for heads of household
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Up to $500 for married couples filing jointly
Who qualifies?
To be eligible for the Georgia Surplus Tax Refund, you must:
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Have filed your 2023 and 2024 Georgia Individual Income Tax Returns by May 1, or by Oct. 15 if you filed for an extension
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Have owed state income taxes for 2023
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Be a Georgia resident, part-year resident, or nonresident who filed Georgia taxes
Want to check your eligibility?
Visit the Georgia Tax Center at gtc.dor.ga.gov to check your refund status. You’ll need:
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Your Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
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Your Federal Adjusted Gross Income from your 2023 Georgia tax return (Form 500 – Line 16 or Form 500EZ – Line 4)
So, if you haven’t seen your refund yet, keep an eye on your account—it could be on the way any day now.
