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No 25 State Dossier · GA

Georgia,
income tax, 2026.

Flat 5.19% rate (phasing down toward 4.99%). Atlanta is a major business hub with low cost of living.

State rate
5.19%
Local
none
Sales tax
4%
COL index
93
§ I · At four incomes

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%
§ II · Other levies

What Georgia charges instead.

State sales
4%

base rate

Local
none

city income tax

Property
0.87%

effective

COL index
93

100 = national avg.

§ III · The instrument

Adjust the income, read the brackets.

Income Scale · Gross
Filing: Single
$
$0
$25k
$50k
$100k
$200k
$500k
§ IV · Brackets

Georgia State Income Tax Brackets (2026)

Georgia uses a flat tax rate applied to all taxable income after a $12,000 standard deduction.

5.19%
Flat rate on all taxable income
Standard deduction: $12,000
§ V · Regional

Compare Georgia with nearby states.

01
Florida No income tax
$75k → $61,592
02
Tennessee No income tax
$75k → $61,592
03
Kentucky 3.5% top rate
$75k → $59,078
04
Mississippi 4% top rate
$75k → $58,684
05
North Carolina 3.99% top rate
$75k → $59,182
FAQ

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.

Sources: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32, Tax Foundation 2025 State Rates, Federation of Tax Administrators Compare Georgia globally →