Georgia’s path to a zero-percent income tax just got a lot clearer. Earlier this week, Gov. Brian Kemp released the proposed 2027 budget for the state, doubling down on an existing plan to accelerate income tax cuts (and issue Georgia surplus tax refunds — more on that later).
The governor's move follows a landmark state Senate proposal to phase out the current 5.09% rate by 2032. That plan, spearheaded by Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and a special Senate committee, offers immediate tax exemptions that could shield two-thirds of Georgians from state income tax as early as next year (if the state hits certain revenue marks).
