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 levies a flat income tax of 5.19% on taxable income for 2026. The standard deduction is $12,000 for single filers and $24,000 for joint filers.
Sales Tax
Groceries are exempt from state sales tax. Prescription drugs are exempt.
Georgia's top income tax rate is 5.19% for tax year 2026. Its combined state and local sales tax averages 7.4%.
What is Georgia's income tax rate?
Georgia levies a flat income tax of 5.19% on taxable income for 2026.
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.
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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