Georgia families and homeowners should see savings under new tax bills signed by Gov. Kemp

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp put his signature on a pair of tax relief bills Monday that will lower income taxes, boost deductions and give homeowners new tools to fight rising property tax bills.

• May 11

Property taxes are surging. See what homeowners pay by state and county.

The average U.S. property tax bill rose 3.7% last year to $4,427, outpacing inflation even as the typical home lost value.

• Apr 9

Should you rely on AI to do your taxes? Experts warn of risks.

About 1 in 4 Americans are using AI chatbots to prepare their tax returns, but experts warn the tools can produce outdated or inaccurate guidance.

• Mar 27

Georgia Senate unanimously approves tax rebate of up to $500 for residents

Georgia lawmakers have approved another round of tax relief for residents after the state Senate unanimously passed a measure Monday to provide one-time income tax rebates of up to $500.

• Mar 16

Property tax revolt grows, but election-year cuts face opposition

States across the country are pushing to cut property taxes as homeowners complain about rising bills.

• Mar 3

VITA volunteers help Atlanta families file taxes for free

Inside an Ebenezer Baptist Church classroom, volunteers are helping families file their taxes for free one return at a time.

• Feb 27

Georgia Power, Alabama Power receive record federal energy loan

Federal energy officials say they will loan a record $26.5 billion federal loan to Georgia Power and Alabama Power to expand electricity supply.

• Feb 26

Georgia state Senate approves personal income tax cut bills

The Georgia Senate has passed a series of bills aimed at reducing personal income taxes for residents. The legislation now heads to the House, where its fate will be decided in the coming weeks.

• Feb 12

Tax season is officially underway. Here's when you'll get your refund in 2026.

The IRS started accepting tax returns on Jan. 26. Here's everything you need to know about getting your tax refund.

• Jan 26

Slave descendants take a fight to protect their Georgia island homes to voters

Black landowners from a Georgia island community founded by freed slaves are fighting their latest property dispute with local officials at the ballot box.

• Jan 20

Georgia Republicans move to scrap state income tax by 2032 despite concerns

Georgia is the latest state to consider eliminating its personal income tax, with Republican leaders in the Senate backing a proposal to phase it out by 2032.

• Jan 8

Georgia taxpayers have one more day to decide to send their tax dollars to rural hospitals

The Rural Hospital Tax Credit allows taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar state income tax credit when they donate to qualified rural hospitals.

• Dec 30, 2025

Georgia lawmakers explore plan to eliminate state income tax

State senators met this week to debate ending the state income tax, which has drawn interest from Georgia business owners and families.

• Nov 19, 2025

Trump approves 15-month extension for Georgia's Pathways to Coverage program

President Donald Trump's administration has extended Georgia's Pathways to Coverage program for 15 months.

• Sep 25, 2025

Republican Jason Dickerson wins Georgia Senate runoff, defeating Democrat darling Debra Shigley

A GOP business owner has won a Georgia state Senate race over a Democrat who drew national attention for a better-than-expected showing in a special election last month.

• Sep 24, 2025