Georgia taxpayers are in luck! Since June 2, more than $773 million in excess tax refunds have already been distributed to residents, with payments continuing to be processed weekly. This amount represents over 64% of the total $1.2 billion allocated for these refunds within the state’s current budget.
How to Find Your Tax Refund
If you’re a Georgia resident who opted for direct deposit, check your bank statement for a transaction labeled “GAS-T TAX RFD”—this stands for “Georgia State Tax Refund.” The exact amount you receive depends on your marital status (single, married filing jointly, or head of household) and whether you have any outstanding debts with state agencies that could affect your net refund.
How to Check the Status of Your Refund
To find out if you’re getting one of these refunds, Georgia residents can use the “Excess Refund Checker” on the Georgia Department of Revenue website. Here’s how:
Visit the Georgia Department of Revenue website.
Select the “Excess Refund Checker” option.
Enter your Social Security number (SSN) and the adjusted gross income from your most recent state tax return.
The Department of Revenue advises that the information provided through the Excess Refund Checker is updated daily, so taxpayers can track the status of their refund in real-time.
Refund Amounts by Filing Status
Single or Married Filing Separately: $250
Head of Household: $375
Married Filing Jointly: $500
Unclaimed Property: Check for Missing Funds
While you’re on the Department of Revenue’s website checking your refund status, it’s a great time to look for any unclaimed property in your name. This includes financial assets like:
Outstanding utility balances
Unclaimed mobile phone provider deposits
Uncollected dividends
Funds in dormant bank accounts
You can easily check for unclaimed property directly on the state’s website. If you find any, filing a valid claim can take just a few weeks. The portal even links to a multi-jurisdictional database, allowing users to search for unclaimed property across other states.
