Georgia,
income tax, 2026.
Flat 5.19% rate (phasing down toward 4.99%). Atlanta is a major business hub with low cost of living.
Composite take-home, read at representative salaries.
| Income | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,491 | $47,899 | 20.2% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,567 | $74,613 | 25.4% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,162 | $106,629 | 28.9% |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $15,064 | $12,352 | $171,280 | 31.5% |
What Georgia charges instead.
base rate
city income tax
effective
100 = national avg.
Adjust the income, read the brackets.
Georgia State Income Tax Brackets (2026)
Georgia uses a flat tax rate applied to all taxable income after a $12,000 standard deduction.
Compare Georgia with nearby states.
Frequently asked questions.
What is the Georgia income tax rate for 2026?
Georgia has a flat 5.19% state income tax in 2026, applied after a $12,000 standard deduction. At $75,000 gross income, state tax is approximately $3,270.
What is total (federal + state) take-home on $100,000 in Georgia?
On $100,000 in Georgia (2026): Federal income tax is approximately $13,170, Georgia state tax is approximately $4,567, FICA (SS + Medicare) is approximately $7,650. Total taxes: $25,387. Take-home: $74,613 (25.4% combined effective rate).
Does Georgia have sales tax?
Georgia's state sales tax rate is 4%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes.