You can check the status of your Georgia state tax refund in several ways:
- Online: Visit the Georgia Department of Revenue's "Check My Refund Status" page at dor.georgia.gov/taxes/check-my-refund-status or the Georgia Tax Center portal at gtc.dor.ga.gov. You will need to enter your Social Security number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), the exact dollar amount of your expected refund, and the tax year of the return filed. No login is required to check the status online
- By Phone: Call the Georgia Department of Revenue automated refund status line at 877-423-6711. Follow the prompts (usually option 2 twice) to hear your refund status
- Georgia Tax Center Account: You can create an account on the Georgia Tax Center to get online access and electronic notifications when your return is filed and your refund is issued
Refunds are typically issued within 21 days of the return being received, but it can take up to 90 days depending on processing times, accuracy of your return, and whether additional verification is needed. First-time filers or those who haven’t filed in five or more years usually receive a paper check in the mail instead of direct deposit
. If you are waiting for a 2025 Georgia surplus tax refund (a separate rebate), you can check its status using the online Surplus Tax Refund tool by providing your SSN or ITIN and your federal adjusted gross income from your 2023 Georgia tax return
. In summary, the fastest way to check your Georgia state tax refund status is online at the Georgia Department of Revenue website or by calling their automated phone line at 877-423-6711
