What is the Georgia income tax rate?

Georgia taxes all taxable income at a flat rate of 5.49%. This applies equally to all income levels regardless of how much you earn.

How is Georgia income tax calculated?

Multiply your taxable income by 5.49%. For example, a taxpayer with $75,000 in taxable income would owe $4,118 in Georgia income tax.

Does Georgia have a standard deduction?

Georgia generally does not have a state-level standard deduction, though some exemptions or credits may apply. Your taxable income is your gross income minus pre-tax deductions like 401(k) contributions.

How can I reduce my Georgia income taxes?

Common strategies include maximizing pre-tax retirement contributions (401k, IRA), contributing to an HSA, and taking advantage of any available state tax credits.

How does Georgia's 5.49% flat tax compare to neighboring states?

Georgia's flat rate of 5.49% can be compared to neighboring states using the chart on this page. States with no income tax offer the lowest burden, while progressive states may be higher or lower depending on your income level.

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Georgia Income Tax Calculator

Calculate your 2026 Georgia state income tax. See your bracket breakdown, effective rate, and how Georgia compares to neighboring states.

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About Georgia state taxes (Tax year 2026)

Georgia transitioned to a flat income tax of 5.49% in 2024, replacing its previous progressive system. The rate is scheduled to decrease to 4.99% over time as revenue triggers are met.

Groceries are exempt from state sales tax. Prescription drugs are exempt.

Georgia's 5.49% flat rate is above the national average, but the planned reductions to 4.99% will bring it closer to the median.

Filing in Georgia: returns for tax year 2026 are administered by the Georgia Department of Revenue and are generally filed in 2027 by the federal April deadline unless Georgia declares a state-specific extension. Tax type on this return: Flat. Top marginal rate: 5.49%. State sales-tax rate: 4.0%. For the most current contact info, see the Federation of Tax Administrators directory.

Georgia — What is Georgia's income tax rate? Georgia has a flat income tax rate of 5.49% as of 2024. This replaced a graduated system with rates from 1% to 5.75%.

Georgia — Does Georgia tax groceries? No, groceries (unprepared food) are exempt from Georgia's 4% state sales tax. Local sales taxes may still apply to groceries in some jurisdictions.

Georgia — Will Georgia's tax rate decrease? Yes, Georgia's flat rate is scheduled to decrease gradually to 4.99% as state revenue targets are met, potentially reaching that level by 2029.

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How this page is reviewed

Risk tier	High YMYL
Author	Calculover Editorial Team Tax education
Editorial owner	Calculover Tax & Payroll Desk State-tax methodology owner
Reviewer	Calculover Editorial Review Government-source and limitation review
Last reviewed	2026-05-14
Last verified	2026-05-14
Data effective date	2026-01-01
Jurisdiction	Georgia

Methodology

State-tax per-state pages apply the published 2026 bracket schedule, standard deduction, and filing-status rules for the listed jurisdiction. Federal AGI inputs are mapped to state taxable income before bracket math runs. Local taxes (NYC, Philadelphia, certain Ohio cities) are flagged but not embedded in the base estimate.

Assumptions

The user enters federal AGI, filing status, and state-specific adjustments as provided.
Brackets, standard deductions, and credits reflect the 2026 statutory values published by the state Department of Revenue and the Tax Foundation.
Local income taxes and reciprocity-agreement situations are noted but not auto-applied.

Limitations

These pages do not predict mid-year legislative changes, rate adjustments, or new local tax assessments.
Multi-state filers, convenience-of-employer rules, and special-circumstance credits require additional tax-professional analysis.

Sources

State Tax Rates, Federation of Tax Administrators
State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, Tax Foundation
State Government Resources, Internal Revenue Service

Professional guidance: This page is for state-tax education only and is not tax, legal, financial, or investment advice. State tax decisions and multi-state filing should be reviewed with a CPA or enrolled agent licensed in the relevant states.