Georgia Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your Georgia income tax burden
Updated for 2024 tax year on Apr 17, 2024
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Georgia state taxes
Quick Georgia tax facts
- State income tax: 1% to 5.75%
- State sales tax: 4%
- Property tax: 0.91%.
- Gas tax: 28.7 cents per gallon
- Tobacco tax: $0.37 per pack of 20 cigarettes
- Insurance premium tax: 2.25% for life insurance and 2.5% for all others
From Wikipedia
Georgia income taxes
Georgia levies a state income tax that’s progressive. Rates range from 1% on the first $750 of taxable income for single filers ($1,000 for joint filers) up to 5.75% on income over $7,000 for single filers ($10,000 for joint filers).
Although there is no payroll tax in Georgia, employers contribute to the state’s unemployment insurance fund.
Georgia offers a standard deduction of $5,400 for single filers and $7,100 for joint filers. The state also provides personal exemptions of at least $2,700 per person.
Calculate your income tax in Georgia
Calculating your Georgia state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal income tax calculator:
- Determine your filing status
- Work out your adjusted gross income [Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income]
- Calculate your state taxable income [Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income]
- Figure out your state/local tax liability [State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability]
State income tax brackets
Single and Married filing separately filers have the same tax rates. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 2022 2021 2020 |
Single | $0 – $750 | 1.00% |
| $750 – $2,250 | 2.00% | ||
| $2,250 – $3,750 | 3.00% | ||
| $3,750 – $5,250 | 4.00% | ||
| $5,250 – $7,000 | 5.00% | ||
| $7,000+ | 5.75% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Head of Household |
$0 – $1,000 | 1.00% | |
| $1,000 – $3,000 | 2.00% | ||
| $3,000 – $5,000 | 3.00% | ||
| $5,000 – $7,000 | 4.00% | ||
| $7,000 – $10,000 | 5.00% | ||
| $10,000+ | 5.75% | ||
| Married, Filing Separately | $0 – $500 | 1.00% | |
| $500 – $1,500 | 2.00% | ||
| $1,500 – $2,500 | 3.00% | ||
| $2,500 – $3,500 | 4.00% | ||
| $3,500 – $5,000 | 5.00% | ||
| $5,000+ | 5.75% |
State standard deduction
Married or widow(er) filers have a different standard deduction from other filers. For more information, refer to Tax Foundation.
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 2022 |
Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$5,400 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $7,100 | |
| 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$4,600 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $6,000 |
State exemptions
You can still claim exemption(s) when filing your income tax in Georgia. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Personal exemption amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$2,700 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $7,400 | |
| Dependent(s) | $3,000 |
Georgia sales tax
Georgia’s state sales tax rate is a flat 4%, but local jurisdictions can add their own sales taxes, pushing the total to as high as 8.9%.
Georgia property tax
Property taxes in Georgia average 0.91%. But keep in mind that these taxes vary based on the local county tax rates and the assessed value of the property.
Georgia capital gains tax
Capital gains in Georgia are taxed as regular income, so the rate will depend on the taxpayer’s income bracket.
Georgia gas tax
The Georgia gas tax consists of a 28.7 cents per gallon excise tax, along with a sales tax that varies by county.
Georgia tobacco tax
Georgia’s tax on a pack of 20 cigarettes is $0.37, one of the lowest rates in the nation.
Georgia insurance tax
The tax on insurance premiums is 2.25% for life insurance and 2.5% for all other types of insurance.
FAQs
How do I calculate my Georgia income tax?
Figure out your Georgia state income tax with the following steps:
- Determine your filing status
- Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income
- Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income
- State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability
How much is $56200 a year after taxes in Georgia?
The total income tax for a single filer earning $56200 per annual in Georgia is $11,869.55. The after-tax income is $44,330.45.