When will Georgia taxpayers get their rebate checks?

ATLANTA — Many Georgia residents will see extra money from the state, as officials issue surplus tax refunds tied to legislation approved by lawmakers and signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp in March.

It is part of an effort to return excess state revenue to taxpayers.

State officials say taxpayers should start seeing their checks in about six to eight weeks. 

The Georgia Department of Revenue says the refunds are based on previously filed state income taxes and are being sent out in phases. Payments are going out through direct deposit and paper checks, with timing depending on when a person filed and whether their return requires additional review.

Any Georgian who was a full-year resident in 2024 and 2025 and who also filed a timely Georgia individual income tax return for 2024 and 2025 is eligible for the refund. 

Part-year and nonresident filers who file Georgia individual tax returns for both years (2024 and 2025) will be eligible for a proportional refund.

The amount people receive depends on their filing status. Single filers can receive up to $250, heads of household up to $375 and married couples filing jointly up to $500. The state says refunds will not exceed the amount of taxes owed.

Residents who are still waiting for their payment can check their refund status through the Georgia Department of Revenue website. Officials encourage taxpayers to review their filings for accuracy and watch for any notices requesting additional information.

Reasons why somebody would not get a rebate, according to the Department of Revenue:

• You did not file both a 2024 and a 2025 Georgia income tax return before the deadline for the 2025 return in calendar year 2026.
• You did not file by the due date or timely request an extension of October 15th, 2026.
• You filed using an ITIN on your 2024 or 2025 return.
• Your tax amount due for tax year 2024 was $0.
• You are a part-year or nonresident taxpayer, and your prorated time resulted in a refund amount of less than $1.00.
• You were claimed as a dependent on another taxpayer’s income tax return for tax year 2024 and did not earn income for that year.