Georgia taxes wages at a flat rate in 2026 — calculate state tax, federal tax and FICA, and see your take-home pay.
Georgia income tax calculator
Enter your gross annual wages for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027. Results are for wages only.
Results are annual figures. Hourly: 40 hours/week, 52 weeks.
Each dependent adds a $5,000 Georgia deduction for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027.
Federal tax: $7,670
Georgia tax: $2,994
FICA: $5,738
Take-home pay (annual): $58,598
Monthly (annual take-home / 12): $4,883
Biweekly (annual take-home / 26): $2,254
Weekly (annual take-home / 52): $1,127
Rounding: each tax component is rounded half-up first, then take-home pay is gross wages minus the displayed components. Monthly, biweekly and weekly figures are derived from annual take-home pay. FICA is Social Security at 6.2% on wages up to the $184,500 wage base (maximum $11,439), plus Medicare at 1.45% on all wages, plus Additional Medicare at 0.9% only on wages over $200,000 for a single filer or $250,000 for married filing jointly.
How much Georgia tax do I pay in 2026?
Georgia has a flat 4.99% income tax in 2026. A single filer on $75,000 pays $2,994 Georgia tax, $7,670 federal tax and $5,738 FICA, keeping $58,598 a year ($4,883 a month, $2,254 biweekly). It uses the flat rate on wages after the $15,000 standard deduction, with federal tax and FICA charged on top.
Key takeaways
- Georgia income tax is a flat 4.99% in 2026 under HB 463, for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027, on wages.
- The Georgia standard deduction is $15,000 for a single filer and $30,000 for married filing jointly, plus $5,000 per dependent.
- On $75,000 as a single filer with no dependents, Georgia tax is $2,994, federal tax is $7,670 and FICA is $5,738, leaving $58,598 take-home pay a year.
- Older Georgia figures of 5.39% and 5.19%, and deductions of $12,000 and $24,000, are pre-2026 and do not apply in 2026.
Georgia income tax at a glance
| Item | 2026 amount |
|---|---|
| Georgia income tax rate | Flat 4.99% under HB 463 |
| Georgia standard deduction — Single | $15,000 |
| Georgia standard deduction — Married Filing Jointly | $30,000 |
| Georgia deduction per dependent | $5,000 |
| Federal standard deduction — Single | $16,100 |
| Federal standard deduction — Married Filing Jointly | $32,200 |
| Social Security wage base | $184,500 (maximum Social Security tax $11,439) |
All figures are for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027, on wages.
What is the Georgia income tax rate in 2026?
Georgia has no tax brackets in 2026. It taxes wages at a single flat rate of 4.99%, under HB 463, retroactive to 1 January 2026. Georgia tax is 4.99% of Georgia taxable income. Georgia taxable income is gross wages minus the Georgia standard deduction — $15,000 for a single filer or $30,000 for married filing jointly — minus $5,000 for each dependent. If that result is below zero, Georgia taxable income is zero. The rate does not change with income: a filer on $30,000 and a filer on $200,000 both face the same 4.99% Georgia rate, although their federal tax and FICA differ.
What are the federal tax brackets in 2026?
Federal tax in 2026 uses the rates 10%, 12%, 22%, 24%, 32%, 35% and 37%, from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32, with a standard deduction of $16,100 for a single filer and $32,200 for married filing jointly. The table below gives the upper limit of each bracket for taxable income (income after the standard deduction), for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027, on wages.
| Rate | Single — taxable income up to | Married Filing Jointly — taxable income up to |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $12,400 | $24,800 |
| 12% | $50,400 | $100,800 |
| 22% | $105,700 | $211,400 |
| 24% | $201,775 | $403,550 |
| 32% | $256,225 | $512,450 |
| 35% | $640,600 | $768,700 |
| 37% | Over $640,600 | Over $768,700 |
Worked example: $75,000 single filer in Georgia
Take a single filer with $75,000 of gross annual wages and no dependents, for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027, on wages.
- Georgia taxable income: $75,000 − $15,000 standard deduction = $60,000.
- Georgia tax: $60,000 × 4.99% = $2,994.
- Federal tax: $75,000 − $16,100 federal standard deduction = $58,900 taxable income, taxed across the 10%, 12% and 22% brackets = $7,670.
- FICA: Social Security 6.2% of $75,000 = $4,650, plus Medicare 1.45% of $75,000 = $1,088 (rounded), totalling $5,738.
- Take-home pay: $75,000 − $7,670 − $2,994 − $5,738 = $58,598 a year, which is $4,883 a month and $2,254 biweekly.
How much take-home pay do I get in Georgia at every salary?
The table below is for a single filer with no dependents, for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027, on wages. Monthly figures are annual take-home pay divided by 12 and biweekly figures are annual take-home pay divided by 26.
| Gross | Federal | Georgia | FICA | Take-home | Effective | Monthly | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $749 | $2,295 | $25,536 | 14.9% | $2,128 | $982 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $1,747 | $3,825 | $40,608 | 18.8% | $3,384 | $1,562 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $2,994 | $5,738 | $58,598 | 21.9% | $4,883 | $2,254 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $4,242 | $7,650 | $74,938 | 25.1% | $6,245 | $2,882 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $6,737 | $11,475 | $107,054 | 28.6% | $8,921 | $4,117 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $9,232 | $14,339 | $139,695 | 30.2% | $11,641 | $5,373 |
Georgia tax vs federal tax
Georgia tax and federal tax are calculated separately, for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027, on wages. Georgia tax is a flat 4.99% of Georgia taxable income, which is gross wages minus the Georgia standard deduction ($15,000 single or $30,000 married filing jointly) minus $5,000 per dependent. Federal tax uses graduated brackets (10% to 37%) on federal taxable income, which is gross wages minus the federal standard deduction ($16,100 single or $32,200 married filing jointly). FICA is charged on top of both: Social Security at 6.2% up to the $184,500 wage base, Medicare at 1.45% on all wages, and Additional Medicare at 0.9% only on wages over $200,000 single or $250,000 married filing jointly. On $75,000 as a single filer, that means $2,994 Georgia tax, $7,670 federal tax and $5,738 FICA.
What is not included in this calculator?
This calculator covers wages only, for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027. It does not include the alternative minimum tax (AMT), self-employment tax, tax credits, local taxes, retirement or pre-tax deductions, or income other than wages. The federal temporary $6,000 senior deduction is also not modelled (see the FAQ below). Results are an estimate only, not tax advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Georgia income tax rate in 2026?
Georgia has a flat 4.99% income tax in 2026, under HB 463, retroactive to 1 January 2026, for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027, on wages. Georgia has no brackets in 2026.
What is the Georgia standard deduction in 2026?
The Georgia standard deduction in 2026 is $15,000 for a single filer and $30,000 for married filing jointly, plus $5,000 for each dependent. Georgia taxable income is gross wages minus those deductions, floored at zero, and Georgia tax is 4.99% of that amount.
Why do some websites show 5.39% or 5.19% for Georgia?
Those figures are pre-2026 Georgia rates and are wrong for 2026. Under HB 463, Georgia's rate for 2026 is a flat 4.99%. Older rates and the older $12,000 and $24,000 deductions should not be used for the 2026 tax year.
How is bonus pay taxed in Georgia?
Bonus pay is wages, so it is taxed in Georgia at the same flat 4.99% rate, after the Georgia standard deduction and dependent amounts. To include a bonus, enter your total annual wages, including the bonus, in the calculator. Withholding on a bonus payment may differ from the final tax, but the final Georgia rate on wages is 4.99%.
Do I have to file a Georgia tax return?
Most people who earn wages in Georgia must file a Georgia return for the year. Check the filing requirements published by the Georgia Department of Revenue for your situation, including residency and income, for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027.
Will Georgia's tax rate change again next year?
Tax rates are set by law and can change from year to year. The 4.99% flat rate in this calculator is the 2026 rate under HB 463. Always check the current year's Georgia rate before filing, rather than assuming it stays the same.
Is there an extra deduction for filers aged 65 or over?
There is a federal temporary $6,000 senior deduction, which phases out above $75,000 of modified adjusted gross income for a single filer and $150,000 for married filing jointly. That deduction is not modelled in this calculator, and the calculator has no 65+ or blind toggle. If it applies to you, your federal tax may be lower than shown here.
How does Georgia compare with states that have no income tax?
States with no income tax charge $0 of state income tax, while Georgia charges a flat 4.99% — for example, $2,994 on $75,000 as a single filer with no dependents in 2026. Total take-home pay also depends on federal tax, FICA and other state and local taxes and charges, which are not all modelled here.
How is Georgia tax different from federal tax?
Georgia tax is a flat 4.99% on Georgia taxable income after Georgia deductions. Federal tax uses graduated brackets from 10% to 37% on federal taxable income after the federal standard deduction. Both are charged on wages, and FICA is charged on top of both, for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027.
Disclaimer and sources
Estimate only, not tax advice. Figures are for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027, on wages. Sources: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 federal brackets and standard deductions); Georgia Department of Revenue 2026 rates and HB 463 (flat 4.99% rate, $15,000/$30,000 standard deduction, $5,000 per dependent).
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