The state can afford to give money back to Georgians, Mr. Barnes said. Mr. Barnes said.
Today is the deadline for filing personal income-tax returns.
Property is taxed at 40 percent of value. The measure doesn't actually double the exemption this year because that would take a state constitutional amendment. Such an amendment will be considered by voters in November 2000. Instead, the legislation provides tax credits that are the equivalent of the doubled exemption. The credit will be shown on a homeowner's property tax bill.