Georgia Tax Calculators.
Tax year 2026 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Georgia. Returns for tax year 2026 are generally filed in 2027; source links and last-verified dates are shown below.Tax year 2026 means income earned during calendar year 2026; those returns are generally filed in 2027. State and local sales tax rates can change during the year, so confirm current rules before filing or remitting tax.
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.