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May 6, 2026

Georgia Begins Issuing Special Tax Refunds

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Georgia taxpayers could soon see extra money coming their way.

Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue announced Monday that the state has started issuing one-time special tax refunds authorized under House Bill 1000 during the 2026 legislative session.

The refund will return more than $1 billion to Georgia taxpayers. It is the fourth special refund of its kind under Governor Kemp, following similar refunds issued in 2022, 2023, and 2025.

Most eligible taxpayers who filed both their 2024 and 2025 Georgia income tax returns before the deadline can expect to receive their refund in the coming weeks.

Refund amounts are capped at $250 for single filers and married individuals filing separately, $375 for head of household filers, and $500 for married couples filing jointly.

To qualify, taxpayers must have filed both required returns, paid into the system, and not owe the Georgia Department of Revenue.

Taxpayers can check eligibility through the Surplus Tax Refund Eligibility Tool on the Georgia Tax Center website.

March 26, 2026

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Gas Tax Relief, Refund Checks Highlight Busy Week Under Gold Dome

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State Representative Eddie Lumsden of Armuchee says lawmakers are entering the final stretch of the 2026 legislative session, with just five days remaining after completing Legislative Day 35 last week.

March 20, 2026

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IRS Free File Available for 2026 Tax Season

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The Internal Revenue Service is once again offering its Free File program for the 2026 tax season, giving millions of Americans a no-cost option to prepare and file their federal tax returns online.

March 12, 2026

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Lumsden Reports Busy Week in Georgia House as Key Bills Advance on Crossover Day

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State Representative Eddie Lumsden of Armuchee says the Georgia House experienced one of the busiest weeks of the 2026 legislative session as lawmakers worked toward Crossover Day, the deadline for bills to pass out of their original chamber in order to remain eligible for final passage before the session ends. By the end of the week, the House had passed 97 bills and resolutions, sending many measures to the Georgia Senate for further consideration.

January 10, 2026

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IRS Opens 2026 Tax Filing Season January 26; April 15 Deadline Set as New Law Changes Take Effect

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The IRS says the nation’s 2026 tax filing season opens Monday, January 26, 2026, when the agency will begin accepting and processing 2025 federal income tax returns. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026 to file and pay any taxes due.