Georgia is now sending surplus tax refunds, with tax surplus payments with tax refunds complete and the last scheduled of October 2025. This onetime benefit with the state surplus of 16 billion was budget passed from tax relieve legislation signed by governor Brian kemp. The tax relieve benefits was with a return. excess over funds to the tax payers.
| Field | Data Example |
|---|---|
| SSN/ITIN | XXXXXXXX |
| AGI (2023, Form 500) | $48,000 |
| Filing Status | Married Joint |
| Deadline | Oct 15, 2025 |
Updates from the state department of revenue shows a payment of over 1 billion surplus tax refunds from the states budget surplus refunds to three million 2025 tax filers. This was planned to the three million filers of the state 2023 tax returns. This is to first post to the individuals who filed state returns before the first of 2025 who tax returns and was extended after 5 may, 2025, 2024 and 2023 due date from 2025 from hurricane Helene. As of September, 98% of payments was reached.
Paperwork can be submitted until October 15, 2025, for Georgia extensions. Payments will finalize for October. Georgia will still make nightly updates on payment status. Filers will be able to track progress on payments through the SSN or ITIN highway and federal AGI digits. Payments will be released on the Georgia SSN highway. Georgia sealed the overflow status highway open for the next round.
Claims Made Simple
Issuing a replenish request is simple. Residents should use the surplus refund checker to request a ‘Georgia surplus refund‘. Most Georgia tax refunds will process as the taxpayer indicated, but extended payments will process in late October.
What This Means for Georgians
People in Georgia needed to know that their surplus tax refund program was being executed. Georgia surplus tax refunds show the people of Georgia responsive governance. It puts extra money in people’s pockets, and it shows that surplus tax refunds are not only Georgia’s writing responsive governance.
Giving taxpayers their surplus funds back avoids short-term economic risks and provides taxpayers protection defensively against any potential economic risks in the future.
The Last Round of Refunds
Eligible Georgians who haven’t filed yet should do so. Refunds aren’t taxed at the state level. However, if you itemized and deducted state taxes from your federal tax return, it’s a good idea to consult with a tax professional about your scenario to figure out the best approach. Refunds might affect your federal taxes.
FAQs
Q: When do Georgians receive their surplus tax refund?
Residents who filed their state tax returns in 2023 and 2024 and were liable to pay taxes in 2023 are eligible.
Q: How much is the refund?
Refunds are capped at $250 for singles, $375 for heads of household, and $500 for married taxpayers, depending on their tax filing status
Q: When is the last of the surplus tax refund expected?
In October 2025, the last of the surplus tax refunds will go out to people with tax filing extensions.
