Where’s my refund – Georgia?

When you file your state income tax return, you might just be in for a little surprise — a refund! A state tax refund is an overpayment of taxes paid into the state throughout the year. If you overpaid, you will get a little bonus in the form of a tax refund.

If you’re curious about common Georgia (GA) tax refund questions, look no further. We’ll guide you through GA refund status information, leaving no important details out!

Where’s my GA refund?

To check the status of your Georgia tax refund online, go to the Georgia Department of Revenue (GADOR) webpage: https://dor.georgia.gov/wheres-my-refund. Then, click on the “Check My Refund Status” button.

After, you should enter:

• Your Social Security number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
• Expected Georgia tax refund amount
• Tax year

Click “Next” to view your refund status. Note: You don’t need a login or password to view your Georgia tax refund. GADOR suggests allowing at least two to three weeks of processing time before checking your refund status.

Other ways to check your GA tax refund status

There are two other ways to check the status of your state refund as a Georgia filer:

• Call an automated line for refund status at 877-423-6711.
• Sign up for a Georgia Tax Center (GTC) account (for online access and notifications for when your refund has been issued)

How long does it take to receive a GA state refund?

The GADOR strives to protect Georgia taxpayers from tax fraud. For this reason, it may take up to 90 business days from the date of receipt by GADOR to process your Georgia tax return and issue a refund. All first-time Georgia state income tax filers or taxpayers who haven’t filed in Georgia for at least five years will receive a paper check via mail.

What can cause a delay in my Georgia state tax refund?

Certain scenarios could cause a Georgia tax refund delay, including if you:

• Filed a paper return
• Had math errors, missing, or incomplete information on your return that requires adjustments
• Used more than one form type to complete your income tax return

Need more Georgia refund and tax information?

Looking for more Georgia refund information? Navigate to the following websites for information on GA income taxes, tax deadlines, surplus tax refunds, additional refund questions, and more information:

• https://dor.georgia.gov/taxes/taxes-individuals
• https://dor.georgia.gov/how-do-i-common-tax-questions
• https://dor.georgia.gov/georgia-surplus-tax-refund

Get help navigating GA state refund information

Whether you make an appointment with one of our knowledgeable tax pros or choose one of our online tax filing products, you can count on H&R Block to help file your taxes.

Need to check the status of your federal refund? Visit our Where’s My Refund page to find out how soon you’ll receive your federal refund.