Georgia Tax Refund Information

Sending your Georgia tax return to the wrong address can delay processing.

Georgia requires taxpayers to file individual income tax returns by April 15 each year. The earlier a taxpayer files his state income tax return, the quicker he will receive a refund for overpayment of state taxes, according to the Georgia Department of Revenue.

Processing Status

The Georgia Department of Revenue provides an online web portal that allows taxpayers to check the status of state income tax refunds filed via postal mail or electronically. To access this information, a taxpayer must enter in his Social Security number and the whole dollar amount of the refund, as claimed on the tax return.

Time Frame

Taxpayers who file state income tax returns before April 1 can expect to receive refunds within eight weeks of filing. Those who file state income tax returns after April 1 can expect to receive refunds within 12 weeks, according to the Georgia Department of Revenue.

Considerations

If a taxpayer filed his Georgia income tax return electronically, he may have to wait up to 10 days before the Department of Revenue processes his return and refund. Filing electronically is the quicker way for taxpayers to receive refunds.

References

• Georgia Dept. of Revenue: Individual Frequently Asked Questions: Return Processing
• Georgia Dept. of Revenue: Where's My Refund?

Resources

• Georgia Dept. of Revenue: Individual Income Tax Forms