Where’s My Refund? What Georgia Taxpayers Need To Know
If it’s been a few weeks since filing your Georgia state taxes, you may be wondering, “Where’s my refund?” Georgia taxpayers can track their refund online or by phone. This quick guide explains both options and why your refund might be delayed.
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When Can I Expect My Georgia State Tax Refund?
You can expect your 2022 Georgia income tax refund within 21 days after e-filing your tax return if the return is error-free. However, the expected wait time can be as much as 12 weeks, or slightly longer, if you filed your return by mail, opted for a mailed paper check or your return needs further review.
Where’s My Refund? Georgia Tax Refund Tracking
You can easily check your refund status with the Georgia Department of Revenue online or by phone. Have the following information handy:
Your Social Security number
The amount anticipated in the refund
How Do I Track My Georgia State Refund Online?
If you’ve previously filed income taxes in Georgia, you can create an account to make tracking your refund easier. However, anyone can track their refund status online without creating a Georgia Tax Center account.
To check online without an account:
Go to the Georgia Tax Center.
Click the “Check my Refund Status” link under the “Refunds” section.
Enter your Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.
Enter the amount of your expected refund.
Select tax year “2022.”
Select “Next” to see the refund status.
To create online account access:
Go to the Georgia Tax Center.
Click the “Sign Up” link in the login box.
Follow the prompts to create your login credentials and check your refund status.
How Do I Track My Georgia State Refund by Phone?
If you don’t have online access, you can use the automated telephone service at 877-423-6711 and follow the prompts.
Why Haven’t I Received My Georgia State Refund?
Are you wondering why your Georgia refund is taking so long? According to H&R Block, some possible reasons include:
You filed a paper return.
Additional information is needed to process your return.
Your return has errors or incomplete information.
The Department of Revenue is taking additional steps to protect you from fraud.
Is Additional Help Available?
You can contact Georgia’s Department of Revenue if the refund status hasn’t changed after six weeks or if you receive directions to contact the Department.
The refund date listed on the status doesn’t include the days it takes for banks to process the direct deposit or the extra time the Department of Revenue needs to issue a paper check through the mail.
If you have questions or concerns about refund status tracking, contact the Department at 877-423-6711 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. EST. You can also email the Department with tax questions.
Finally, the last day to file 2022 income tax returns without an extension is Monday, April 18, 2023.
Kathy Evans contributed to the reporting for this article.
Information is accurate as of Jan. 27, 2023.
This article originally appeared on GOBankingRates.com: Where’s My Refund? What Georgia Taxpayers Need To Know
