Historic Tax Cuts + Easter Weekend

It’s been a great week here in Georgia as we’ve celebrated our legislative accomplishments from the 2025 session, including another historic income tax reduction for the people of our state.

On Tuesday, I was proud to join members of the House as Governor Kemp signed HB 111 and HB 112 into law. HB 111 builds on our efforts to reduce the tax burden on hardworking Georgians by accelerating the largest state income tax cut in Georgia history by another 20 basis points. This brings the state income tax rate down to 5.19 percent, saving Georgians over $880 million on next year’s tax returns.

HB 112 delivers another $1 billion tax rebate to Georgia taxpayers. This year, Georgians who filed jointly will receive $500, single filers will receive $250, and heads of household will get $375.

Pictured with Representatives Soo Hong (R-Lawrenceville) and Lauren McDonald (R-Cumming) who sponsored HB 111 and HB 112

Gathering with members of the General Assembly as Governor Kemp signs legislation delivering tax relief for Georgians

Celebrating Georgia’s Higher Education Institutions

Georgia's universities and technical colleges are leading the way in educating the next generation of our state's leaders. Earlier this week, I was honored to join Chancellor Sonny Perdue and the Board of Regents at Georgia Southern University as they outlined the success of our higher education institutions.

From healthcare and infrastructure to engineering and logistics—Georgia’s students have the ability to pursue countless educational opportunities in some of our state’s highest-demand career fields. For the seventh time in ten years, the Board of Regents voted in favor of zero tuition increases for the majority of in-state students, keeping these opportunities affordable and accessible for Georgia families across the state.

Speaking to the University System of Georgia’s Board of Regents at Georgia Southern

Happy Easter

As we gather with our families to celebrate Easter this weekend, I hope we all keep in mind the true reason for our celebration—the death, burial, and resurrection of our Savior.

“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.” Matthew 28:6

God Bless,
Speaker Jon Burns