Georgia
Reverse Sales Tax Calculator of Georgia for 2024
How 2024 Sales Tax are calculated in Georgia
The state general sales tax rate of Georgia is 4%. In addition to the state-level sales tax, cities and municipalities in Georgia have the authority to levy their own sales tax rates. These local rates can add up to 1.5%, resulting in a combined maximum sales tax rate of 9% in certain regions.
Every 2024 combined rates mentioned above are the results of Georgia state rate (4%), the county rate (2% to 4%), the Georgia cities rate (0% to 1.5%), and in some case, special rate (0% to 1%).
Variations by Purchase Type
Georgia's sales tax rate may vary depending on the type of purchase. Examples of taxable categories may include:
- Consumer use tax
- Rental tax
- Sales tax
- Sellers use tax
- Lodgings tax
For comprehensive details, please refer to the official Georgia government website.
Georgia state rate(s) for 2024
Lowest possible rate: 4% (e.g., Austell, Georgia)
Other common rates: 6% .7%, 7.75%, 8%, 8.75%, 8.9%,
Highest possible rate: 9% (Atlanta, Georgia)
Average combined rate across Georgia: 7.292%
Rates changes
Changes have been made to Georgia's county, city and/or special rates in 2024 compared to 2023.
List of Georgia cities and their changes (up to 15)
| City Name | County Rate | City Rate | Special Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedartown | 3% | 0% | 0% (-1%) |
| Farmington | 4% (+1%) | 0% | 0% |
| High Shoals | 4% (+1%) | 0% | 0% |
| Statham | 4% (+1%) | 0% | 0% |
| Watkinsville | 4% (+1%) | 0% | 0% (-1%) |
| Winder | 4% (+1%) | 0% | 0% |
| Evans | 3% (+1%) | 0% | 1% |
| Butler | 2% (-1%) | 0% | 1% |
| Danville | 4% (+1%) | 0% | 0% (-1%) |
| Gordon | 4% (+1%) | 0% | 0% |
| Howard | 2% (-1%) | 0% | 1% |
| Jeffersonville | 4% (+1%) | 0% | 0% |
| Sparta | 4% (+1%) | 0% | 0% (-1%) |
| Brunswick | 3% (+1%) | 0% | 0% |
| Saint Simons Island | 3% (+1%) | 0% | 0% |
Other 2024 sales tax Facts for Georgia
City sales taxes: 3 out of 632 cities (0.475%) in Georgia impose a city sales tax.ZIP code impact: 66 out of 1079 ZIP codes (6.117%) in Georgia.
Most Recent Sales Tax Rate Update
The latest update to the sales tax rates was made in January 2024.