Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday, Oct. 22 announced the return of Georgia taxpayer rebates, saying that “here in Georgia, we’re working to give our people relief.”
Kemp revealed that eligible Georgians will receive rebates ranging from $250 to $500, following the model of previous surplus checks issued in recent years.
Kemp Revives Tax Rebates for Georgians
“Inflation may have fallen, but high prices are still here and weighing down hardworking Georgians every time they go to the grocery store, the gas pump, and so many other places in our daily lives,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “While bad policies coming out of Washington, D.C. are still hurting America’s families, here in Georgia we’re working to give our people relief. I want to thank the General Assembly for their support of the measure we announced today, and the many actions we’ve taken before now to put more money back in the pockets of hardworking Georgians.”
The breakdown of the rebates is as follows:
- $250 for single filers
- $350 for heads of households
- $500 for married couples filing jointly
These rebates were triggered by a $10.7 billion state surplus, with an additional $5.4 billion set aside in Georgia’s rainy-day fund.
The announcement comes during a pivotal election year, as Georgia remains a key battleground. While Kemp has criticized Democrats for economic struggles, the state’s revenue has surpassed expectations, leading to these election-year rebates.
“We all know that even if inflation has ‘fallen,’ high prices haven’t,” Kemp remarked. “Families see that every day at the grocery store or the gas pump. But today’s announcement is just the beginning of our efforts to provide relief, especially for those impacted by recent hurricanes.”
How To Get The Tax Rebates
As with the prior special tax refunds, the tax rebates announced today will not be taxable income under Georgia law. No additional action is necessary from taxpayers beyond filing their individual income tax returns from the two previous taxable years (2023 and 2024 tax returns).
Details about when the rebates will be issued or how they’ll be distributed are yet to be clarified.
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