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Gov. Kemp Signs Major Tax Relief Bills for Hardworking Georgians

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ATLANTA ~ In a move to provide much-needed relief to hardworking Georgians, Governor Brian P. Kemp, along with First Lady Marty Kemp and members of the General Assembly, signed two bills into law today. The bills, HB 1000 and HB 1199, will return nearly $1.2 billion in state income tax refunds and suspend the state motor fuel tax for 60 days, among other provisions.

Governor Kemp has been a strong advocate for tax relief and has already saved or returned over $11.8 billion to Georgia taxpayers with the help of the General Assembly. "Hardworking Georgians know best how to spend their money, not the government," said Governor Kemp. "That's why I'm proud to sign these bills and deliver meaningful tax relief on top of the other measures we've taken in recent years."

HB 1000, sponsored by Representative Matthew Gambill and carried in the Senate by Bo Hatchett, authorizes 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 (DOR) expects to begin issuing these rebates for eligible taxpayers who filed state income tax returns for the 2024 and 2025 taxable years.

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"We budget conservatively so that we can take steps like these that actually deliver on affordability issues for families in our state," added Governor Kemp.

HB 1199, sponsored by Representative John Carson and carried by Chuck Hufstetler in the Senate, aligns Georgia's Internal Revenue Code with federal tax law. This bill also allows for the suspension of the state motor fuel tax for 60 days, effective immediately upon the governor's signature. Prices at the pump will begin to reflect this change as retailers receive new shipments of motor fuel.

"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," said Lt. Governor Burt Jones. "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 also expressed his gratitude for the measures, stating, "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. Whether it's the immediate relief for millions of businesses, drivers, and citizens in House Bill 1199, the income tax rebates enabled by House Bill 1000, or the property tax relief grants in the Amended 2026 Budget, here in Georgia, we aren't just talking about addressing affordability, we're delivering results."

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Governor Kemp extended his thanks to all those involved in making these important measures a reality, including Rep. Matthew Gambill, Rep. Will Wade, Rep. Devan Seabaugh, Rep. Soo Hong, Rep. Shaw Blackmon, Rep. Bruce Williamson, Sen. Bo Hatchett for HB 1000 and Rep. John Carson, Rep. Shaw Blackmon, Rep. Trey Kelley, Rep. Bruce Williamson and Sen. Chuck Hufstetler for HB 1199.

With these new laws in place, Governor Kemp hopes to continue providing much-needed relief to hardworking Georgians and their families while also being responsible with taxpayer dollars.

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