The Georgia surplus refund for 2025 started being deposited beginning in June. If you filed your state income tax return by the May 1, 2025 deadline, you can typically expect your payment within 6 to 8 weeks after filing. Most refunds are expected to be sent by early August, with about 90% already issued as of early August 2025. If you filed an extension, your refund is expected to be sent in October. You can check the status of your Georgia surplus refund using the Georgia Department of Revenue's online Surplus Tax Refund checker by providing your SSN or ITIN and your federal adjusted gross income from your 2023 Georgia income tax return. Refund amounts vary by filing status, ranging from $250 to $500. In summary:

• Refunds started depositing in June 2025.
• Most payments made by early August 2025.
• 90% of refunds distributed so far.
• Extension filers expect refunds in October.
• Check status online with Georgia DOR.

The deposit is generally made through the payment option you selected on your state income tax return (direct deposit or paper check).