Georgia tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.
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This year, 2024, Georgia moved to a flat personal income tax rate of 5.49%.
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.
In the News: Some Georgia residents have tax reasons to celebrate, as Gov. Brian Kemp recently approved $700 million worth of tax relief measures for individuals and businesses. It is estimated that Georgia taxpayers could save about $3 billion over the next ten years.
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According to Gov. Kemp, the new Georgia state income tax cuts, retroactive to January 1st of this year, are designed to keep more money in Georgian's pockets.
[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.]
Georgia Income Tax Range
Beginning in 2024, the Georgia income tax changed to a flat rate of 5.49%.
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.
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.
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In Georgia, the property tax paid is 0.92% of the assessed home value.
| Product | Tax Amount |
|---|---|
| Gasoline | $0.26 per gallon |
| Diesel | $0.29 per gallon |
