when is georgia sending out stimulus checks

Georgia is sending out stimulus-like tax surplus refund checks in 2025 as part of a budget surplus return to residents. The payments are one-time special tax refunds ranging from $250 to $500 depending on your filing status ($250 for single or married filing separately, $375 for head of household, and $500 for married filing jointly). The refund issuance began in June 2025, and most eligible taxpayers who filed their 2023 and 2024 returns timely can expect to receive payments within 6-8 weeks after filing. Around 40% of eligible Georgians have already received their checks, with payments continuing to be sent out daily. If you filed your tax return by the May 1, 2025 deadline (or October 15 if you had an extension), you qualify for these payments. You can check the status of your refund using the Georgia Department of Revenue’s Surplus Tax Refund tool online. In summary, Georgia started sending out these stimulus-like tax surplus checks starting in June 2025, with payments rolling out over the subsequent weeks.