Here’s what the average tax refund is in GA. These counties get the most back

Tax refunds have been running bigger in recent years, and Georgia tax-filers are part of the up-trend, although where you live in the state can make a big difference in your received return.

According to IRS data analyzed by Upgraded Points, Georgia’s average refund is right in line with national trends, which hover around $3,600 with about 75% receiving refunds.

GA tax refunds

The average refund for Georgia filers in tax year 2022 was $3,574.

Most households pocket between $2,400 and $3,000 on average, but county-level differences show how local incomes and filing patterns could affect that.

Muscogee County

• $4,362 average refund

Harris County

• $3,713 average refund

Macon-Bibb County

• $4,485 average refund

Counties with the highest average refunds:

• Warren: $6,166
• Clay: $5,486
• Fulton: $5,337
• Terrell: $5,245
• Dougherty: $5,205

Counties with the lowest average refunds

• Worth: $3,939
• Gwinnett: $3,771
• Atkinson: $3,778
• Appling: $3,725
• Taylor: $4,223

National income tax data

States with the highest average refunds:

• Florida: $4,433
• Texas: $4,344
• Wyoming: $4,282
• Nevada: $4,193
• Louisiana: $4,117

States with the lowest average refunds:

• Maine: $3,057
• Oregon: $3,191
• Wisconsin: $3,151
• Minnesota: $3,267
• Montana: $3,304

Tips from the IRS

Here are a few practical IRS-backed tips to boost your federal tax refund.

• Claim all eligible tax credits
• Maximize deductions
• Contribute to retirement or health accounts
• Adjust your W-4 withholdings
• Double-check dependents and filing status
• Track charitable donations
• File early and electronically.

The IRS tax deadline is looming, and if you need help to pay your 2025 taxes, there are options available to you on the state and federal level.

This story was originally published April 14, 2026 at 6:00 AM.