Georgia Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Georgia. 4% state rate + 3.29% average local tax = 7.29% combined rate. Free calculator with city-specific rates and exemption details.
State Rate
4%
Avg Local
3.29%
Combined
7.29%
Highest Rate
9%
Average local rate pre-filled. Adjust for your city.
Sales Tax Rates in Major Georgia Cities
| City | Combined Rate |
|---|---|
| Atlanta | 8.9% |
| Savannah | 7% |
| Augusta | 8% |
| Columbus | 8% |
Quick Reference — Georgia at 7.29% Combined Rate
| Purchase | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.73 | $10.73 |
| $25.00 | $1.82 | $26.82 |
| $50.00 | $3.65 | $53.65 |
| $100.00 | $7.29 | $107.29 |
| $250.00 | $18.23 | $268.23 |
| $500.00 | $36.45 | $536.45 |
| $1,000.00 | $72.90 | $1072.90 |
| $5,000.00 | $364.50 | $5364.50 |
Georgia Sales Tax Guide (2026)
Georgia exempts groceries from the 4% state rate but allows local governments to tax them. Special Purpose Local Option Sales Taxes (SPLOST) fund county projects and add 1-2% locally.
Tax Exemptions in Georgia
- Groceries: Exempt (state), taxed locally
- Clothing: Taxed
- Prescription drugs: Exempt in Georgia
How Georgia Sales Tax Works
In Georgia, the total sales tax you pay is the sum of the 4% state rate plus any local taxes imposed by your city or county. Local rates vary, with the average being 3.29% for a combined rate of 7.29%. The highest combined rate in Georgia is 9% (some areas).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Georgia?
Georgia has a 4% state sales tax rate. With average local taxes of 3.29%, the combined rate is 7.29%. Georgia exempts groceries from the 4% state rate but allows local governments to tax them. Special Purpose Local Option Sales Taxes (SPLOST) fund county projects and add 1-2% locally.
Are groceries taxed in Georgia?
Groceries in Georgia are exempt (state), taxed locally.
Is clothing taxed in Georgia?
Clothing in Georgia is taxed. Standard sales tax rates apply to clothing purchases.
What is the highest sales tax rate in Georgia?
The highest combined rate in Georgia is 9% (some areas). Rates vary by city and county due to local tax additions.
What are sales tax rates in major Georgia cities?
Atlanta (8.9%), Savannah (7%), Augusta (8%), Columbus (8%).
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Sales Tax in Other States
Alaska (1.76%)
Alabama (9.24%)
Arkansas (9.44%)
Arizona (8.37%)
California (8.82%)
Colorado (7.77%)
Connecticut (6.35%)
Delaware (0%)
Florida (7.01%)
Hawaii (4.44%)
Iowa (6.94%)
Idaho (6.03%)
Illinois (8.74%)
Indiana (7%)
Kansas (8.69%)
Kentucky (6%)
Louisiana (9.55%)
Massachusetts (6.25%)
Maryland (6%)
Maine (5.5%)
Michigan (6%)
Minnesota (7.455%)
Missouri (8.285%)
Mississippi (7.07%)
Montana (0%)
North Carolina (6.97%)
North Dakota (6.96%)
Nebraska (6.94%)
New Hampshire (0%)
New Jersey (6.625%)
New Mexico (7.565%)
Nevada (8.23%)
New York (8.52%)
Ohio (7.23%)
Oklahoma (8.94%)
Oregon (0%)
Pennsylvania (6.34%)
Rhode Island (7%)
South Carolina (7.43%)
South Dakota (6.4%)
Tennessee (9.548%)
Texas (8.19%)
Utah (7.19%)
Virginia (5.75%)
Vermont (6.18%)
Washington (9.29%)
Wisconsin (5.44%)
West Virginia (6.39%)
Wyoming (5.36%)