Georgia income tax at a glance
HB 463 (signed May 2026) cut the flat rate from 5.19% to 4.99% retroactive to January 1, 2026, raised the standard deduction to $15,000 ($30,000 joint) and the dependent exemption to $5,000. Further 0.125-point annual cuts toward 3.99% depend on revenue triggers.
| Tax structure | Flat 4.99% |
| Figures for tax year | 2026 |
| Starting point | Federal AGI |
| Standard deduction (single / joint) | $15,000 / $30,000 |
| Tax on $75,000 (single) | $2,994 (3.99%) |
| Rank at $75,000 | 16th highest of 42 |
| Local income taxes | None |
| State sales tax | 4% |
How Georgia calculates your income tax
Georgia starts from your federal adjusted gross income (AGI). The standard deduction is $15,000 for single filers and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly ($15,000 head of household). You also get a dependent exemption of $5,000 per dependent.
Taxable income × 4.99% = Georgia income tax
Georgia income tax rate (2026)
Georgia applies a single 4.99% rate to all taxable income for every filing status. There are no brackets to climb: each extra $1,000 of taxable income adds $50 of state tax.
Georgia standard deduction and exemptions
| Filing status | Standard deduction | Personal exemption | Per dependent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $15,000 | — | $5,000 |
| Married filing jointly | $30,000 | — | $5,000 |
| Head of household | $15,000 | — | $5,000 |
Amounts before any income-based phase-outs.
Georgia income tax on $50,000, $75,000 and $100,000
Estimated 2026 tax for W-2 wages with the standard deduction, no children and no pre-tax deductions. Change any of these in the calculator above.
| Wages | Filing status | GA tax | Effective | Federal tax | FICA | Take-home | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | Single | $1,747 | 3.49% | $3,820 | $3,825 | $40,609 | $3,384 |
| $50,000 | Married jointly | $998 | 2.00% | $1,780 | $3,825 | $43,397 | $3,616 |
| $75,000 | Single | $2,994 | 3.99% | $7,670 | $5,738 | $58,599 | $4,883 |
| $75,000 | Married jointly | $2,246 | 2.99% | $4,640 | $5,738 | $62,377 | $5,198 |
| $100,000 | Single | $4,242 | 4.24% | $13,170 | $7,650 | $74,939 | $6,245 |
| $100,000 | Married jointly | $3,493 | 3.49% | $7,640 | $7,650 | $81,217 | $6,768 |
Step by step: $75,000 single filer in Georgia
- Gross wages: $75,000
- Standard deduction: −$15,000
- Georgia taxable income: $60,000
- 4.99% on $60,000 = $2,994.00
- Georgia income tax: $2,994 — 3.99% of gross pay, with a marginal state rate of 4.99%.
- With $7,670 of federal income tax and $5,738 of FICA, total tax is $16,402 and take-home pay is about $58,599 ($2,254 every two weeks).
Local income taxes in Georgia
No local income taxes.
Sales tax and other Georgia taxes
The Georgia state sales tax rate is 4%, and local governments may add their own rates on top. Spending $30,000 a year on taxable goods would cost roughly $1,200 in state sales tax alone.
Compare Georgia with neighboring states
State income tax on $75,000 of wages for a single filer in Georgia and its neighbors. Moving to Florida would cut state income tax on this salary by about $2,994 a year, while Alabama would cost about $133 more.
| State | Type | Top rate | Tax on $75k | vs GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | Flat | 4.99% | $2,994 | — |
| Florida | No income tax | — | $0 | −$2,994 |
| Alabama | Graduated | 5% | $3,127 | +$133 |
| Tennessee | No income tax | — | $0 | −$2,994 |
| North Carolina | Flat | 3.99% | $2,484 | −$510 |
| South Carolina | Graduated | 5.21% | $2,657 | −$337 |
If you live in one of these states and work in another, you generally file a non-resident return in the work state and claim a credit at home for the tax paid.
How to lower your Georgia income tax
- Pre-tax retirement savings. Putting $10,000 into a traditional 401(k) on a $75,000 salary cuts Georgia tax by about $499 on top of the federal savings.
- Claim state credits. Check the Georgia return for earned-income, child, education and renter or property-tax credits that this estimate doesn’t include.
- Watch residency and work location. Days worked in another state and the date you move in or out change how much each state can tax.
- Time large income. Bonuses, stock sales and Roth conversions all land on your state return too.
See all states side by side in the state income tax calculator, or check the federal side with the federal income tax calculator and your per-check withholding in the paycheck calculator.
Sources and updates
Rates, brackets and deductions are for tax year 2026. Source: official Georgia tax agency page, cross-checked with the Tax Foundation’s 2026 state income tax tables and 2026 state legislation. Data last reviewed November 4, 2026.
Georgia income tax FAQ
What is the Georgia state income tax rate?
Georgia has a flat 4.99% rate for 2026. A single filer earning $75,000 pays an effective rate of about 3.99%.
How much Georgia income tax do I pay on $75,000?
About $2,994 for a single filer and $2,246 for a married couple filing jointly, using the standard deduction. Including federal income tax and FICA, a single filer takes home about $58,599 a year.
What is the Georgia standard deduction?
The standard deduction is $15,000 for single filers and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly ($15,000 head of household). You also get a dependent exemption of $5,000 per dependent.
Does Georgia have local income taxes?
No local income taxes.
Is Georgia a high-tax state?
On a $75,000 salary Georgia ranks 16 of the 42 jurisdictions that tax wages (1 = highest), in the middle of the pack. Among its neighbors, Florida is cheapest at $0.