Georgia income tax in 2026
Georgia taxes wages at a flat 4.99% of taxable income. Georgia's flat rate is 4.99% for 2026 (cut from 5.19% by HB 463). The standard deduction is $15,000, or $30,000 for married couples filing jointly, and each dependent is worth a $5,000 exemption. Filers 65 or older can exclude up to $5,000 of wages each under the retirement income exclusion.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Over $0 | 4.99% |
Georgia's overtime and cash-tip exclusions (up to $1,750 each) and its low income credit aren't included.
Examples
- Single, $60,000: take-home about $48,145 a year ($4,012 a month) after $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $2,246 Georgia tax.
- Married, $120,000, two children under 17: about $101,188 a year ($8,432 a month) after $5,640 federal tax (after the Child Tax Credit), $9,180 FICA and $3,992 Georgia tax.
Both use the federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; change any detail in the calculator above.
Questions
What is Georgia's income tax rate in 2026?
Georgia taxes wages at a flat 4.99% of taxable income in 2026. Georgia's flat rate is 4.99% for 2026 (cut from 5.19% by HB 463). The standard deduction is $15,000, or $30,000 for married couples filing jointly, and each dependent is worth a $5,000 exemption. Filers 65 or older can exclude up to $5,000 of wages each under the retirement income exclusion.
How much is $60,000 a year after tax in Georgia?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, about $48,145 a year ($4,012 a month): $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare and $2,246 Georgia income tax.
Are there local income taxes in Georgia?
No city or county income taxes apply to most Georgia residents' wages.
Georgia rules checked on 2026-10-01: gov.georgia.gov, gov.georgia.gov, dor.georgia.gov. Federal figures from the IRS (Rev. Proc. 2025-32). An estimate, not tax advice.