Kemp counters Abrams economic plan with tax rebates

Gov. Brian Kemp proposed a combined $2 billion in tax rebates Thursday that could return about $1,000 to taxpayers if approved by state lawmakers early next year.

Kemp, who is facing a November rematch election with Democrat Stacey Abrams, made the announcement at the state Capitol just days after Abrams unveiled her economic plans for the state.

The first prong of Kemp’s proposal is a $1 billion income tax refund which – like this year’s refund – would provide $250 for single filers, $375 for a head of household filer and $500 for a married couple filing jointly.