Georgia Tax Calculators.
2025 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Georgia. Free calculators with Georgia-specific defaults.Income Tax
Georgia recently transitioned from progressive brackets to a flat tax rate of 5.49% as of 2024. The rate is scheduled to decrease to 4.99% over time. Georgia also adopted a generous standard deduction.
Sales Tax
Groceries (unprepared food) are exempt from state tax but may have local tax. Prescription drugs are exempt.
Georgia's 5.49% flat rate is moderate. The transition to a flat tax simplified filing. The $12,000/$24,000 standard deduction mirrors federal levels.
What is Georgia's income tax rate?
Georgia has a flat income tax rate of 5.49% as of 2024. This replaced the previous 6-bracket progressive system. The rate is scheduled to gradually decrease.
What is the sales tax in Georgia?
Georgia's state sales tax is 4.0%. With local taxes (SPLOST, ELOST), the average combined rate is about 7.37%.
Does Georgia tax Social Security?
Georgia does not tax Social Security benefits. Residents 62-64 can exclude up to $35,000 of retirement income; those 65+ can exclude up to $65,000.