Georgia Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Calculate sales tax in Georgia. Georgia has a 4% state sales tax rate; local taxes bring the average combined rate to 7.56%. Based on current GA rates.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 19, 2026 · Methodology

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Groceries (food for home)
Clothing

Total Tax

$7.56

Total with Tax

$107.56

Combined Rate

7.560%

Tax Breakdown

State Tax (4.00%)$4.00
Local Tax (3.56%)$3.56
Total Sales Tax$7.56
Total with Tax$107.56

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

Georgia Sales Tax Guide

Georgia's state sales tax is 4%, and every county adds local sales taxes on top (LOST, SPLOST, ESPLOST, TSPLOST and, around Atlanta, MARTA), so the rate at the register is 7% to 9% almost everywhere and 8.9% in the city of Atlanta, according to the Department of Revenue's rate chart effective October 1, 2026. The Tax Foundation puts the average local add-on at 3.56%, for a combined 7.56% as of July 1, 2026, which is what the calculator starts with. The tax applies to most retail sales of tangible goods, from electronics and furniture to a restaurant meal, and the seller collects it at checkout. To back the rate out of a receipt, divide the tax shown by the pre-tax total.

Not everything is taxed the same way. Groceries for home consumption are exempt from the 4% state tax but still pay the local taxes, so food carries 3% to 5% depending on the county; prescription drugs are exempt, while prepared food and most general merchandise pay the full combined rate. Cars are different again: a vehicle titled in Georgia pays the one-time title ad valorem tax (TAVT) instead of sales tax, so do not run a car price through this calculator. The companion to sales tax is use tax: when an out-of-state or online seller does not charge Georgia tax, you owe the combined state and local rate where the item is used, reported on your return.

Georgia Sales Tax Details (2026)

State Sales Tax Rate 4%
Local Sales Taxes Yes, 3.56% on average
Average Combined Rate 7.56% (Tax Foundation, midyear 2026)
State Income Tax 4.99% (flat)
Avg. Property Tax Rate 0.77%

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Georgia Sales Tax FAQ

What is the sales tax rate in Georgia?
The state rate is 4%, and local sales taxes add 3% to 5% depending on the county, so most purchases pay 7% to 9% (8.9% in Atlanta). At the 7.56% average combined rate the Tax Foundation reports for July 1, 2026, a $100 taxable purchase carries $7.56 in sales tax: $4 for the state and $3.56 for local governments.
Are groceries and prescriptions taxed in Georgia?
Groceries for home consumption are exempt from the 4% state sales tax but not from local sales taxes, so they are taxed at the county's local rate, typically 3% to 5%. Prescription drugs are exempt. Prepared and restaurant food pays the full combined rate, so a deli sandwich is taxed differently from the same ingredients bought to cook at home.
What is use tax and when do I owe it?
Use tax is the counterpart to sales tax: when you buy taxable goods from an out-of-state or online seller that does not charge Georgia tax, you owe the combined state and local rate of the county where you use the item. It exists so that an item bought online is not cheaper, tax-wise, than the same item bought from a Georgia store. Individuals typically report and pay it with their state return.
How do I figure the sales tax on a purchase?
Multiply the pre-tax price by your county's combined rate: 0.0756 at the 7.56% average, so $100 carries $7.56 and costs $107.56 in total. To work backward from a receipt, divide the tax shown by the item subtotal and you should land on your county's rate. Groceries are taxed at the local rate only, prescriptions not at all, and vehicles pay TAVT instead of sales tax.

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