Georgia Sales Tax Calculator
Georgia combines a 4% state rate with local option taxes that can add several percentage points. Georgia's local taxes are often approved for a fixed number of years, so rates can change even without a state law change.
Default for Georgia: 7.39%. Edit to use another rate.
State-level estimate — the exact rate depends on your county, city, and special districts.
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Effective from 2026-01-01 · State and sample ZIP-level rates.
Georgia sales tax rates
| Rate type | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 4.00% |
| Average local rate | 3.39% |
| Average combined rate | 7.39% |
| Highest combined rate | 9.00% |
What is taxable in Georgia?
- Unprepared food and prescription drugs are exempt from the state portion, though some local taxes may still apply to food.
- Counties and special districts levy local option, special purpose, and transportation taxes, so the combined rate can reach roughly 9%.
GA sales tax calculator FAQ
- What is the sales tax rate in Georgia?
- Georgia's state-level rate is 4.00%. Local taxes bring the statewide average combined rate to about 7.39%, with the highest combined rate around 9.00%. Georgia's local taxes are often approved for a fixed number of years, so rates can change even without a state law change.
- Does Georgia have local sales tax?
- Counties and special districts levy local option, special purpose, and transportation taxes, so the combined rate can reach roughly 9%.
- What is exempt from sales tax in Georgia?
- Unprepared food and prescription drugs are exempt from the state portion, though some local taxes may still apply to food.
- How do I calculate sales tax in Georgia?
- Multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate for your location. At the roughly 7.39% average combined rate, a $100.00 purchase would add about $7.39 in tax. Use the ZIP lookup above for the specific rate, and confirm with the Georgia Department of Revenue.
Official source: Georgia Department of Revenue.
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- Arkansas6.50%
- California7.25%
- Connecticut6.35%
- Florida6.00%
- Michigan6.00%
- Minnesota6.875%
- Missouri4.225%
- New Jersey6.625%
- New York4.00%
- Ohio5.75%
- Pennsylvania6.00%
- Texas6.25%
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