Georgia State Tax Guide

Georgia tax: overview

This year, 2024, Georgia moved to a flat personal income tax rate of 5.39%.

Georgia offers tax breaks for retirement income and there are no estate or inheritance taxes in the state. However, Georgia's sales tax rates are relatively high compared to other states.

[Data for this state tax guide was gathered from a number of sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the state’s government website, the Tax Foundation, and the Sales Tax Handbook. Property taxes are cited as a rate percentage rather than the assessed value.] 

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Georgia income tax rate

Georgia Income Tax Range

For the 2023 tax year, the income tax in Georgia on taxable income was a high of 5.75% (on over $7,000 for single filers and $10,000 for joint filers).

However, beginning in 2024, the state income tax changed to a flat rate of 5.39%. 

From 2025 to 2029, the rate will gradually be reduced to 4.99% if certain economic targets are met. If the economic targets are not met, the rate reduction schedule could be delayed.

Georgia Taxes on Retirement Income

Georgia taxes most retirement income, but the state offers a hefty retirement income exclusion. Taxpayers age 62 and older may exclude up to $35,000 of their retirement income, and those age 65 and older can exclude up to $65,000 of retirement income.

• Social Security: Not taxable
• Pensions: Partially taxable
• 401(k) and IRA Distributions: Partially taxable

Georgia sales tax

Georgia's state sales tax rate is 4%. The average local sales tax rate is 3.35%, for a combined state and local average rate of 7.35%, according to the Tax Foundation.

• Groceries: Exempt from state tax, but local taxes may apply
• Clothing: Taxable
• Motor Vehicles: Exempt from state tax, but local taxes may apply
• Prescription Drugs: Exempt

How much is Georgia property tax?

In Georgia, the property tax paid is 0.92% of the assessed home value.

Georgia gas taxes - motor fuel

Georgia taxes on alcohol and tobacco

Source: Georgia Department of Revenue

Georgia estate and inheritance taxes

There are no estate or inheritance taxes in Georgia.

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