ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Revenue shared an update Thursday on the status of its surplus tax refund distribution across the state.

As of Thursday, the department has issued nearly 3 million refunds totaling over $1 billion, according to Joe Snowden, director of external affairs and communications at the department.

This hefty sum represents over 90% of the total refunds Georgia anticipates issuing, and about 98% of what the state expects to issue for now.

A second wave of refunds will start in October when taxpayers filing their 2024 returns on extensions will start receiving their refunds.

The Department of Revenue first began sending surplus tax refunds between June 12 and June 26. Depending on filing status, residents could receive $250 for single filers or married filin

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