ATLANTA — Georgians will want to keep an eye on their bank accounts as a special tax refund from the state is coming this week.
Action News Jax’s sister station WSB-TV in Atlanta reports that some Georgians are starting to see the refunds in their accounts.
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The payments are showing up on bank statements with the label “GASTTAXRFD.”
The Georgia Department of Revenue said it stands for “Georgia State Tax Refund.”
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A bill was passed earlier this year for $1 billion in refunds.
Officials say Georgia taxpayers can receive a one-time refund between $250 to $500 depending on their 2023 tax return filing status.
Georgians must have filed their tax returns for both 2023 and 2024 to be eligible.
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