Georgia Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
The Georgia sales tax rate is 4% at the state level. Adding the 3.49% average local rate gives a combined 7.49%. On a $100 purchase that is about $7.49 in tax, for $107.49 total. Enter any amount below.
What is the Georgia sales tax rate in 2026?
The Georgia state rate is 4%. With an average local rate of 3.49%, the combined average is 7.49%.
How much tax on a $100 purchase?
About $7.49 at the combined 7.49% rate. Your $100 item costs roughly $107.49.
Where does Georgia rank nationally?
Georgia ranks #18 of 47 taxing states by combined rate. That is 0.04% below the 7.53% US average.
Are local rates included?
Yes. This calculator uses the state rate plus the population-weighted average local rate. Your exact city or county rate may differ.
How does sales tax work in Georgia?
Georgia charges a 4% state sales tax on most retail goods. Many cities and counties add a local tax on top. The population-weighted average local rate is 3.49%.
That brings the typical combined rate to 7.49%. Your real rate depends on the exact city or county. The calculator above uses the state plus average local rate.
What does Georgia sales tax cost on common purchases?
| Purchase | State (4%) | Avg local (3.49%) | Total tax | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $4.00 | $3.49 | $7.49 | $107.49 |
| $1,000 | $40.00 | $34.90 | $74.90 | $1,074.90 |
| $30,000 car | $1,200.00 | $1,047.00 | $2,247.00 | $32,247.00 |
How do you calculate Georgia sales tax by hand?
- Take the pre-tax price of your item.
- Multiply it by the combined rate of 7.49% (4% state + 3.49% local).
- Add that tax to the price to get your total.
- To reverse it, divide the total by 1.0749.
How is car and vehicle sales tax handled in Georgia?
Vehicles are generally taxed at the same 7.49% combined rate, applied to the purchase price. A $30,000 car costs about $2,247.00 in tax. Trade-in credits and county rules can change the figure.
How do you remove sales tax from a total (reverse calculation)?
Switch the calculator to reverse mode. It divides the tax-included total by 1.0749 to recover the pre-tax price. This is how you find the base price on a receipt.