Georgia Senate Sends One-Time Tax Rebates to Kemp After Unanimous Vote

Overview

• House Bill 1000 provides rebates of $250 for single filers, $375 for heads of household, and $500 for married joint filers.
• The Senate approved the bill 53-0 after a 172-0 House vote, reflecting bipartisan support for the targeted refunds.
• Funding totals about $1.1–$1.17 billion drawn from a state surplus reported near $14 billion.
• Eligible Georgians are those who filed and paid state income taxes for 2024 or 2025, with payments sent by direct deposit or check based on prior filings.
• A fiscal note indicates many rebates could be issued by June 2026, depending on enactment and processing by the Department of Revenue.