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