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Georgia Sales Tax Calculator

Work out the sales tax on any purchase in Georgia. The state rate is 4.00%, and the average combined state and local rate is 7.49%.

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Georgia sales tax rates

MeasureRate
Statewide base rate4.00%
Average combined state + local rate7.49%
Range across the state7.00% – 9.00%

Sales tax in major Georgia cities

CityCombined rate
Atlanta8.90%
Savannah7.00%
Augusta8.00%
Columbus8.00%

Representative rates. Local districts change them, so confirm the exact figure with the state revenue department or your city before relying on it.

What is taxed in Georgia?

CategoryTreatment
GroceriesState-exempt, local tax may apply
ClothingTaxed
Prescription drugsExempt

What makes Georgia different

Georgia's 4% state rate is among the lowest in the country, but local option taxes (LOST, SPLOST and similar levies) commonly add 3% to 5%, roughly doubling the total.

Food for home consumption is exempt from the state's 4%, but local sales taxes generally still apply to groceries — so the grocery rate varies by county rather than being uniform.

Prescription drugs are exempt. Clothing is taxable.

Frequently asked questions

What is the sales tax rate in Georgia?

The statewide base rate is 4.00%. Adding local taxes, the population-weighted average combined rate is 7.49%. What you actually pay depends on the district, and runs from about 7.00% – 9.00% across the state.

Is there sales tax on groceries in Georgia?

Partly. Georgia does not charge its own state tax on groceries, but local sales taxes generally still apply, so the rate varies by county.

Does Georgia charge sales tax on clothing?

Yes. Clothing are fully taxable in Georgia.

How do I calculate sales tax in Georgia?

Multiply the price by the total rate that applies where you are buying. For example, a $100 purchase at a combined rate of 7.49% comes to $107.49. Use the state average if you are estimating, and the exact local rate if the amount matters.

Which city in Georgia has the highest sales tax?

Of the cities shown above, Atlanta is the highest at 8.90%, and Columbus the lowest at 8.00%. City rates change as local districts vote in new levies, so confirm before relying on any single figure.

Rate data: Tax Foundation, "State and Local Sales Tax Rates" (data as of January 1, 2026), and Wikipedia, "Sales taxes in the United States". Data as of January 2026. This page is general information, not tax advice.

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