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Georgia sales tax calculator

Georgia’s state sales and use tax rate is 4%. Almost every county adds local option taxes, so a typical combined rate is several points higher — often in the 7% to 8% range, and sometimes more where a special district applies. The calculator starts at the 4% state rate so that number stays honest. Replace it with the combined rate from the receipt or the Department of Revenue’s local rate chart.

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State 4% (local option taxes are usually extra). Illustrative as of September 2026. Replace with the combined rate on your receipt.

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Statewide figure as of September 2026, from the Georgia Department of Revenue. Local rates change and this is not tax advice. Add a tip after you have the taxable amount.

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FAQ

What is Georgia’s sales tax rate?
The state rate is 4%. Counties, cities, and special districts add local sales tax: LOST, SPLOST, ESPLOST, MARTA, and similar levies depending on the ballot history of that county. The Department of Revenue publishes the local rate chart. 4% alone matches very few cash-register totals.
Why is Atlanta’s rate higher than 4%?
Fulton, DeKalb, and the City of Atlanta stack local and MARTA taxes on the state 4%. The combined figure is what the receipt shows. This page will not pretend one Atlanta number is every Georgia county.
Are groceries taxed in Georgia?
Grocery food is generally exempt from the state 4%, while local taxes may still apply to food in some counties. Prepared restaurant food is taxable. Read the receipt’s taxable total before you multiply.
Should the tip include Georgia tax?
A tip is voluntary and usually figured on the pre-tax meal. The 4% plus local tax is a separate line. Use tip-with-tax if you want one grand total.
Is this a Georgia tax opinion?
No. The 4% figure is the state rate published by the Department of Revenue, noted as of September 2026. Local charts change when new SPLOST terms start. Verify on dor.georgia.gov.