Kemp Announces Two Rebates to Taxpayers in 2023,

Gov. Brian Kemp vowed Wednesday to fulfill a pledge he made on the campaign trail by doubling down on a tax rebate the General Assembly passed last year.

Kemp, who won reelection in November, told Georgia business and political leaders he will seek another $1 billion state income tax rebate.

In addition to that, he will propose a second $1 billion rebate of property taxes Georgians pay to their local governments, which should result in a check of about $500 to each taxpayer.

The one-time property tax relief he said will help working families offset property taxes.

This year’s round of tax relief would come from a huge $6.6 billion budget surplus the state has built up in recent years.

Kemp said instead of spending [the surplus] on big government programs … the State is going to put it back in [taxpayers’] pockets.

Kemp, who will be sworn in for a second term today, touted his administration’s economic accomplishments during his first four years in office, including nearly $50 billion in investment that has created 130,000 jobs.

The latest jobs announcement came Wednesday morning when Korean solar panel manufacturer Hanwha Qcells unveiled plans to invest $2.5 billion to expand an existing manufacturing plant in Dalton and build a new facility in Cartersville.

The expansion is expected to create 2,500 jobs.

“I am honored to announce the growth of Qcells in Georgia for a second time in less than a year,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “With a focus on innovation and technology, Georgia continues to set itself apart as the No. 1 state for business. Combined with our robust logistics infrastructure, top-ranked workforce training program, and collaborative approach, Georgia provides a business-friendly environment that means jobs for hardworking Georgians in every corner of the state and success for both existing and new companies. We’re excited for Qcells’ continued success in the Peach State.”

Qcells is one of the world’s leading clean energy companies, recognized for its established reputation as a manufacturer of high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules, a portfolio of intelligent storage systems, and a growing international pipeline of large-scale renewable energy projects. Qcells also provides renewable electricity retail services and packages to end customers the world over. For more information, visit: www.qcells.com/us.

From Capitol Beat News Service