Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Georgia Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Georgia sales tax is 4% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 7.56%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Georgia sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Georgia sales tax works
Georgia counties add several local option taxes on top of the 4% state rate, so most shoppers pay between 7% and 8%.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 7.56 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $3.02 tax, for $43.02 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0756.
Georgia sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 4% (state) | Tax at 7.56% | Total at 7.56% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.40 | $0.76 | $10.76 |
| $25.00 | $1.00 | $1.89 | $26.89 |
| $50.00 | $2.00 | $3.78 | $53.78 |
| $100.00 | $4.00 | $7.56 | $107.56 |
| $250.00 | $10.00 | $18.90 | $268.90 |
| $500.00 | $20.00 | $37.80 | $537.80 |
| $1,000.00 | $40.00 | $75.60 | $1,075.60 |
Georgia vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 4% | 7.56% | $7.56 |
| Florida | 6% | 6.98% | $6.98 |
| Alabama | 4% | 9.46% | $9.46 |
| Tennessee | 7% | 9.61% | $9.61 |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | 7.1% | $7.10 |
| South Carolina | 6% | 7.49% | $7.49 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Georgia?
The Georgia state sales tax rate is 4%. Local taxes add an average of 3.56%, for an average combined rate of 7.56%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Georgia?
At the state rate, $4.00 (total $104.00). At the average combined rate, $7.56 (total $107.56).
How do I calculate Georgia sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 7.56% = $3.78. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0756 = $92.97 before tax.
Is Georgia sales tax high?
Georgia ranks #18 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.