Your hub for Georgia taxes: state income tax (Flat 5.49%), plus free calculators for take-home pay, self-employment tax, quarterly estimates, and salary conversion.
Last updated: May 2026 · Data: IRS, BLS, Georgia Department of Revenue
Georgia levies a state income tax (Flat 5.49%) that is withheld from wages on top of federal tax and FICA. Georgia transitioned to a flat income tax rate of 5.49% in 2024, moving away from its previous graduated system. The rate is scheduled to decrease further in future years.
| Tax | 2026 Rate / Detail |
|---|---|
| Georgia State Income Tax | Flat 5.49% |
| Georgia State Sales Tax (base) | 4% |
| Federal Income Tax | 10% to 37% (progressive brackets) |
| Social Security | 6.2% on first $176,100 |
| Medicare | 1.45% on all wages (plus 0.9% above $200,000) |
| Federal Standard Deduction (Single / MFJ) | $15,000 / $30,000 |
| Minimum Wage | $7.25 / hour |
| State Tax Authority | Georgia Department of Revenue |
Georgia has a state income tax. The 2026 rate is Flat 5.49%. This applies on top of federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) withheld from your pay.
For 2026, Georgia income tax is Flat 5.49%. Georgia transitioned to a flat income tax rate of 5.49% in 2024, moving away from its previous graduated system. The rate is scheduled to decrease further in future years.
A Georgia paycheck has federal income tax, Georgia state income tax (Flat 5.49%), Social Security (6.2% up to $176,100), and Medicare (1.45%) withheld. Try the take-home pay calculator for a personalized net-pay estimate.
Yes. Self-employed workers in Georgia generally make quarterly estimated payments to the IRS and to the state if they expect to owe tax. The quarterly estimated tax calculator estimates each payment and the due dates.
The Georgia statewide base sales tax rate is 4%. Local jurisdictions may add their own rates on top of the state rate.