On January 20, 2011, the Georgia Department of Revenue (“Department”) issued 2010 Georgia income tax refunds by direct deposit. The Department became aware of a computer system error in the calculation of refunds which led the Department to rescind all refunds in an attempt to correct the error.
If the Department’s withdrawal of the refund caused an overdraft of the account and fees were assessed, the taxpayer may be reimbursed for the fees assessed by the financial institution.
In order to receive a reimbursement, the taxpayer must:
1. Complete Overdraft Reimbursement Form (available from this link – https://etax.dor.ga.gov/pressrel/Overdraft%20Reimbursement.pdf)
2. Have the financial institution certify the amount of overdraft fees.
3. Mail or Email (PDF copy) the completed Overdraft Reimbursement Form to the Department.
The form must be postmarked or emailed by February 14, 2011.