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title: "Georgia Income Tax Calculator 2026: State & Federal Tax | TaxWren"
description: "Estimate 2026 Georgia state and federal income tax, see Georgia's brackets, and check your refund or amount owed. $75,000 of wages: about $2,994 state tax."
url: https://taxwren.com/income-tax-calculator/georgia
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# Georgia income tax calculator

Georgia has a flat income tax of 4.99%. Estimate your federal and Georgia income tax, and your refund, below.

Total income tax 2026

14.2% effective

$75,000 income · Single · Georgia

$10,664

Add your withholding under “Other income, children, overtime and withholding” to see your refund or amount owed.

- Federal income tax: $7,670
- State income tax: $2,994

Social Security and Medicare on wages are withheld separately and are not part of income tax.

## How your income is taxed (federal)

-   10% on $12,400$1,240
    
-   12% on $38,000$4,560
    
-   22% on $8,500$1,870
    

Federal taxable income after the standard deduction: $58,900.

What this estimate assumes

-   Standard deduction (no itemizing)
-   No child tax credit
-   Other income taxed at ordinary rates (no qualified dividends or capital gains)
-   No local income tax
-   Excludes the 2025 law deductions for tips, overtime, seniors and car loan interest

Estimate for information only, not tax advice. 2026 figures from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and state sources.

## Georgia income tax at common incomes

Wages only, standard deduction, 2026. Federal + Georgia tax; Social Security and Medicare not included.

| Wages | State (single) | Total (single) | Total (married) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $40,000 | $1,248 | $3,868 (9.7%) | $1,279 |
| $60,000 | $2,246 | $7,266 (12.1%) | $4,337 |
| $75,000 | $2,994 | $10,664 (14.2%) | $6,886 |
| $100,000 | $4,242 | $17,412 (17.4%) | $11,133 |
| $150,000 | $6,737 | $31,471 (21.0%) | $21,328 |
| $250,000 | $11,727 | $63,481 (25.4%) | $48,446 |

## Georgia brackets

4.99% over $0 (single).

## How Georgia taxes changed

For 2026, Georgia cut its top rate from 5.19% to 4.99% and raised the single standard deduction from $12,000 to $15,000. State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit falls from $3,477 to $3,193 (−$284).

Georgia income tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit

Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary

|  | 2025 | 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Top income tax rate | 5.19% | 4.99% |
| Standard deduction (single) | $12,000 | $15,000 |
| State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit | $3,477 | $3,193 |
| Take-home on a $75,000 salary | $58,044 | $58,599 |

Each year uses that year's federal and Georgia rules, so the take-home row also reflects federal changes. [Federal changes](/federal-tax-brackets) · [All data updates](/tax-law-changes)

Sources: [Georgia revenue department](https://dor.georgia.gov), [Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-income-tax-rates-2026/), [IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-25-32.pdf). [Methodology](/methodology).

## Georgia income tax FAQ

### What is the Georgia income tax rate for 2026?

Georgia has a flat income tax of 4.99%. The top rate is 4.99%.

### How much Georgia income tax do I pay on $75,000?

About $2,994 for a single filer with $75,000 of wages in 2026, on top of $7,670 of federal income tax.

### Does Georgia have local income taxes?

No. Georgia localities do not levy a separate income tax.

More for Georgia

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