Governor Brian P. Kemp signed two major tax relief bills on March 20, authorizing nearly $1.2 billion in state income tax refunds and suspending the state motor fuel tax for 60 days. The signing took place in Atlanta with First Lady Marty Kemp and members of the General Assembly present.
The new laws are expected to provide immediate financial relief to Georgia residents, addressing affordability concerns for families across the state. These measures add to previous rebates and rate reductions, bringing total savings or returns to taxpayers under Governor Kemp’s administration to over $11.8 billion.
“Hardworking Georgians know best how to spend their money, not the government,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “That’s why I’m proud to sign these bills and, along with the General Assembly, deliver meaningful tax relief on top of the other measures we’ve taken in recent years. Because we budget conservatively, we can take steps like these that actually deliver on affordability issues for families in our state.”
House Bill 1000 provides a one-time special income tax rebate of up to $250 for single filers, $375 for heads of household, and $500 for couples filing jointly. The Department of Revenue will begin issuing these rebates soon for eligible taxpayers who filed returns for the 2024 and 2025 taxable years.
House Bill 1199 aligns Georgia’s Internal Revenue Code with federal law and allows suspension of the state motor fuel tax—currently set at 33.3 cents per gallon of gasoline and 37.3 cents per gallon of diesel—for a period of 60 days following the governor’s signature.
Lt. Governor Burt Jones said, “I want to thank Governor Brian Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns and our friends in the Georgia General Assembly for their ongoing work on behalf of the hardworking people of Georgia. The two bills signed today provide significant and immediate tax relief and further our commitment to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars.” Speaker Jon Burns added, “Today’s suspension of the state gas tax enabled by House Bill 1199 will save hardworking Georgians and the truckers who keep our state moving nearly $400 million over the next 60 days… here in Georgia, we aren’t just talking about addressing affordability, we’re delivering results.”
According to the official website, the Georgia State Executive operates from Atlanta at the Governor’s Mansion—a Greek Revival-style residence built in 1967—and leads Georgia’s government as part of its executive branch. The authority extends across all counties and municipalities within Georgia. The office also established a representation office in Japan in 1973 to support international economic development.
Governor Kemp expressed gratitude toward legislators who contributed to passing these measures.
