Gov. Brian Kemp is considering proposals for another round of rebates for Georgia state taxpayers, sources told WSB.
The same sources told WSB′s Richard Elliot that the governor is also looking to include a homeowner property tax rebate.
Both rebates would be funded by the large budget surplus, the same surplus being used to fund the gas tax suspension.
The special refunds started rolling out in May. As of July, more than 2.5 million refunds have been issued and the state says it will send out more by next month.
In March, Kemp signed a bill that returned some of a record budget surplus back to Georgia taxpayers. Under the bill, most Georgians would receive up to $250 for single filers, $375 for heads of household or $500 for married couples filing jointly.
Stacey Abrams, who is running against Kemp in the gubernatorial election, introduced her plan for a $1 billion tax rebate last month. Abrams’ proposal is also for $250 for single filers, $375 for heads of household or $500 for married couples filing jointly.
Abrams also called on Kemp to investigate if COVID relief funds can be used to send stimulus checks to Georgians struggling with inflation.
“Georgians need money in their pockets and a roof over their heads – and we need to invest to help them meet this moment,” Abrams said. “Due to our budget surplus and COVID relief money, we can do this plus lower healthcare costs, pay public workers a living wage and invest in rural Georgia, all without raising taxes on anyone. If we focus on Georgia families rather than tax giveaways to millionaires as Kemp has, we can afford to do the right thing.”
Abrams is expected to unveil her campaign’s economic plans Tuesday. Sources did not say when Kemp is expected to unveil the new rebate proposals.