2026 Georgia rate schedule
Annual tax on wages using the 2026 Georgia and federal rate schedules and standard deductions. Credits, itemized deductions and other income are not included — this estimates your tax bill, not your paycheck withholding.
4.1% of income · taxable $70,000
| Bracket | Rate | Income taxed | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0+ | 4.99% | $70,000 | $3,493 |
Single filer, wages only, standard deduction.
| Income | Georgia tax | Federal tax | FICA | Total rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,747 | $3,820 | $3,825 | 18.8% |
| $75,000 | $2,994 | $7,670 | $5,738 | 21.9% |
| $100,000 | $4,242 | $13,170 | $7,650 | 25.1% |
| $150,000 | $6,737 | $24,734 | $11,475 | 28.6% |
| $200,000 | $9,232 | $36,734 | $14,339 | 30.2% |
Georgia has a flat income tax: 4.99% for 2026 (HB 463, signed May 2026).
The standard deduction rises to $15,000 for single filers and heads of household and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly. Each dependent adds a $5,000 exemption (raised from $4,000 by HB 463).
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 4.99% |
For take-home pay per paycheck, use the Georgia paycheck calculator.
About $2,994 for a single filer using the 2026 Georgia schedule and standard deduction (4.0% of income). Federal income tax adds about $7,670 and FICA $5,738.
Not exactly. Withholding uses separate employer tables and your W-4/state form; your return settles the difference. For per-paycheck amounts use the Georgia paycheck calculator.
This calculator covers wages and salary after pre-tax 401(k)/HSA contributions. Investment income, business income, itemized deductions and credits change the final number.