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The State of Georgia’s tax collections during the month of August totaled $2.28 billion for a decrease of $25.4 million, or -1.1 percent, compared to August 2022 when net tax collections totaled nearly $2.31 billion. $181.6 million of August tax revenue changes were the result of the reinstatement of the Motor Fuel Excise Tax. Excluding Motor Fuel Tax revenues and prior year related local sales tax distributions made in August, all other net tax collections decreased by -4.8 percent, or $110 million, compared to August 2022.

Following direction from Governor Brian P. Kemp, the Department of Revenue today announced that certain return and payment deadlines for taxpayers have been extended to February 15, 2024, for Georgians impacted by Hurricane Idalia in the following counties: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Berrien, Brantley, Brooks, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Colquitt, Cook, Echols, Emanuel, Glynn, Jeff Davis, Jenkins, Lanier, Lowndes, Pierce, Screven, Tattnall, Thomas, Tift, Ware and Wayne.

The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for the first month of FY 2024 totaled nearly $2.50 billion, for an increase of $289.3 million, or 13.1 percent, over July 2022 when net tax collections totaled almost $2.21 billion.

State Revenue Commissioner Frank O’ Connell has announced an addition to the executive leadership team of the Georgia Department of Revenue.

The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in June totaled $2.84 billion, for a decrease of $10.9 million, or -0.4 percent, compared to June 2022, when net tax collections totaled $2.85 billion. Year-to-date net tax collections totaled $33.13 billion, for an overall increase of $40.3 million, or 0.1 percent, compared to Fiscal Year 2022, when net tax revenues totaled $33.09 billion for the year.

The State of Georgia’s net tax collections in May totaled $2.49 billion, for a decrease of $205.7 million, or -7.6 percent, compared to May 2022 when net tax collections totaled almost $2.70 billion. Year-to-date net tax collections totaled roughly $30.29 billion, for an increase of $51.2 million, or 0.2 percent, compared to fiscal year 2022, when net tax revenues approached $30.24 billion as of the end of May.

State Revenue Commissioner Frank O’Connell announced today the creation of a Small Business Advisory Group to provide the Department with guidance on how to best serve Georgia’s growing small business community. This announcement comes at the conclusion of Small Business Month.

State Revenue Commissioner Frank O’Connell today announced a tool for Georgians to view their eligibility for surplus tax refunds.

The State of Georgia’s net tax collections for April totaled $4.19 billion for a decrease of $829.5 million, or -16.5 percent, compared to April 2022, when net tax collections totaled $5.01 billion. Year-to-date, net tax collections totaled $27.79 billion for an increase of $256.9 million, or 0.9 percent, compared to the previous fiscal year, when net tax revenues totaled $27.54 billion at the end of April 2022.

Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) announced today that the first round of surplus tax refund checks have been issued to Georgia filers. These refunds are a result of House Bill 162, passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Kemp earlier this year. This legislation allows for an additional refund of income taxes from 2021, due to the state's revenue surplus.