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Georgia Legislature Approves One-Time Tax Rebates Up to $500, Bill Sent to Kemp

The payments draw on roughly $1.1 billion in surplus funds, with many rebates projected by June once enacted.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during a campaign event with Derek Dooley, a Republican candidate for Senate in Georgia, during an Atlanta Young Republicans campaign event on February 12, 2026, in Atlanta.
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Overview

  • The Senate passed House Bill 1000 in a 53-0 vote after the House approved it 172-0, sending the measure to the governor.
  • Eligible recipients are taxpayers who filed and paid Georgia income taxes for the 2024 or 2025 tax years.
  • Rebate amounts are set at $250 for single filers, $375 for heads of household, and $500 for married couples filing jointly.
  • A fiscal note indicates a significant share of payments could be issued by June 2026, contingent on enactment and Department of Revenue processing.
  • Gov. Brian Kemp, who proposed the plan, supports the measure funded from the surplus estimated at about $1.1–$1.17 billion, framing it as part of returning surplus revenue to taxpayers.