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$1.2 billion Georgia tax rebate approved

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More money will be going back to Georgia taxpayers after a $1.2 billion tax rebate cleared its final hurdle.

The Georgia Senate passed the fourth round of tax rebates on Monday after the Georgia House passed it last week.

The tax rebates will work like the other rounds: $250 for single tax filers, $375 for heads of households and $500 for married couples who meet the eligibility requirements. The Georgia Department of Revenue will handle issuing the rebates.

“With final passage of HB 1000 today, Georgians will receive another, one-time income tax rebate this year of up to $500 for joint filers!” Kemp posted on X. “Grateful for our partners in the legislature for helping us provide relief to hardworking Georgians and return more of their money back to their pockets.

We’re working to learn the timeline for when taxpayers will get their money, for Channel 2 Action News at 4:00 p.m.

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