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Georgia Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate Georgia sales tax using the 4% state rate plus local add-ons. Use city pages for exact combined rates (e.g. Atlanta 8.9%).

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Override local rates (optional)

Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Georgia.

Effective Tax Rate: 4.000%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$4.00
Total Price$104.00

Rate Breakdown

State4.000%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined4.000%
Total4.000%
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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. Optionally adjust county, city, and special district rates if you know your local breakdown.
  3. Tax = Price × (Total Rate / 100); total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using the combined rate:

  • Total Rate: State + County + City + Special (e.g. MARTA)
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Georgia Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Georgia's statewide sales tax rate is 4% in 2026. Counties and cities add local rates (including special districts like MARTA in metro Atlanta)—combined rates run from 4% to about 8.9%. Atlanta (Fulton) is 8.9%, Savannah and Augusta vary. Use the calculator above for instant estimates or our city pages for exact combined rates.

Georgia Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Georgia has a 4% state sales tax. Counties and cities impose additional rates; special districts (e.g. MARTA in metro Atlanta) can add more.

  • State rate: 4%
  • County/city/special add-ons: vary by locality (Atlanta area up to ~4.9% local)
  • Typical combined rate: 4% to 8.9% (Atlanta 8.9%)

Sales Tax Rates for Major Georgia Areas

Use city pages for the most accurate combined rate and a full breakdown.

AreaExample combined rateCalculator
Atlanta (Fulton County)8.9%Atlanta Sales Tax Calculator
Savannah8%—
Augusta8%—

How to Find Your Exact Georgia Sales Tax Rate

Combined rates vary by county and city. Use the calculator above with your known local rates, or look up your rate on the Georgia Department of Revenue Sales Tax. For Atlanta: Atlanta Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Georgia tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Georgia state sales tax rate in 2026?

Georgia has a 4% statewide sales tax rate. Counties and cities add local rates; combined rates typically range from 4% to 8.9% (Atlanta area 8.9%).

Q:Is Georgia sales tax the same in every county?

No. The state rate is 4% everywhere, but counties and cities impose additional rates, and special districts (e.g. MARTA) can add more, so the combined rate varies by location.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Georgia?

Most unprepared food for home consumption is exempt from Georgia sales tax. Prepared food, candy, and certain items may be taxable.