Georgia Paycheck Calculator
Georgia switched to a flat 4.99% income tax for 2026 (HB 463, signed May 2026), down from 5.19%. The standard deduction is $15,000 single / $30,000 married filing jointly.
Georgia's 2026 tax cut replaced its old six-bracket system with one flat 4.99% rate. Enter your gross pay above — this calculator applies the 4.99% Georgia tax after the $15,000 standard deduction (single), plus 2026 federal tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%).
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| Federal income tax | $0.00 |
| State tax | $0.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $0.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions (401k + health) | $0.00 |
| Total deductions | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $0.00 |
Georgia income tax brackets 2026 (single filer)
| Rate | Taxable income (single filer, 2026) |
|---|---|
| 4.99% | Flat rate on taxable income after the $15,000 standard deduction ($30,000 married filing jointly) |
Married filing jointly brackets are roughly double the single thresholds. Rates apply to taxable income (after the state standard deduction or exemption). Local income taxes — New York City tax, Philadelphia wage tax, Ohio city taxes — are not included.
How much will I take home in Georgia?
It depends on your salary, pay frequency and filing status. Use the calculator above with your own numbers. As a rule of thumb, Georgia has georgia switched to a flat 4.99% income tax for 2026 (hb 463, signed may 2026), down from 5.19%. the standard deduction is $15,000 single / $30,000 married filing jointly. — compare it with a no-tax state like Texas or Florida using the links below.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Georgia income tax rate in 2026?
Georgia charges a flat 4.99% on taxable income for 2026, under HB 463 signed in May 2026. It replaced the old graduated rates that topped out at 5.75%.
What is the Georgia standard deduction for 2026?
$15,000 for single filers and $30,000 for married filing jointly. That amount is subtracted before the 4.99% rate is applied.
Did Georgia's tax rate go down in 2026?
Yes. Georgia's rate was 5.19% in 2025 and fell to 4.99% in 2026. The flat-tax structure itself began in 2025; the 2026 law cut the rate further.
Does Georgia have a local income tax?
No. Georgia has no local income tax, so the 4.99% state rate is your full state income tax on wages.