Georgia Approves $500 Tax Rebates

State Senate unanimously passes one-time income tax rebates for residents.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 9:51am

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The Georgia state Senate unanimously approved a measure to provide one-time income tax rebates of up to $500 for residents. The bill, sponsored by Republican state Rep. Matthew Gambill, would offer $250 for single filers, $375 for heads of households, and $500 for married couples filing jointly for their 2024 or 2025 income taxes. The bill now heads to Governor Brian Kemp, who has praised the proposal.

Why it matters

The tax rebates are intended to provide financial relief to Georgia residents, with the state government returning more money to taxpayers' pockets. The bipartisan support for the measure reflects an effort to ease the economic burden on residents amid rising costs of living.

The details

House Bill 1000, sponsored by Cartersville Republican state Rep. Matthew Gambill, was passed by the Georgia state Senate with a 53-0 vote. The measure would provide one-time income tax rebates of $250 for single filers, $375 for heads of households, and $500 for married couples filing jointly for their 2024 or 2025 income taxes.

  • The Georgia state Senate passed the bill on Monday, March 17, 2026.
  • The tax rebates would be for residents' 2024 or 2025 income taxes.

The players

Matthew Gambill

A Republican state representative from Cartersville, Georgia who sponsored the bill for the one-time income tax rebates.

Brian Kemp

The Republican governor of Georgia, who has praised the proposal for the tax rebates and is expected to sign the bill into law.

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What they’re saying

“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. 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.”

— Brian Kemp

What’s next

The bill now awaits Governor Brian Kemp's signature to be signed into law.

The takeaway

The bipartisan approval of the one-time tax rebates in Georgia demonstrates a commitment by state lawmakers to provide financial relief to residents amid economic challenges. The rebates are intended to put more money back into the pockets of hardworking Georgians.