Sales Tax for Georgia (2026)
Georgia (GA) Key Facts
State Sales Tax Rate
4%
Has State Sales Tax
Yes
Local Taxes May Apply
Yes
Tax Type
Sales and use tax
How This Calculator Works in Georgia
This calculator estimates the Georgia sales tax on your purchase amount using the state rate of 4%. Enter your purchase price to see the tax amount and total cost.
Georgia Overview
Georgia has a 4% state sales tax with extensive local add-ons — virtually every county adds LOST, SPLOST, or HOST taxes, bringing combined rates to 7-8%. Groceries are exempt from the state tax but not local taxes, and the state offers generous agricultural exemptions and an annual back-to-school tax holiday.
How Georgia Compares
Georgia's sales tax rate of 4% compares to Florida at 6% and Alabama at 4%. Combined with local rates, the effective sales tax burden varies by location.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6% | Florida has a sales tax rate of 6%. |
| Alabama | 4% | Alabama has a sales tax rate of 4%. |
| South Carolina | 6% | South Carolina has a sales tax rate of 6%. |
Georgia's sales tax rate of 4% compares to a national average of approximately 5.10%. This is below the national average.
Tips for Georgia Residents
- 1Georgia's 4% state rate combines with local option taxes (LOST, SPLOST, HOST, MARTA) to push combined rates up to 8% or more in most counties.
- 2Groceries are exempt from Georgia's 4% state sales tax but are subject to local sales taxes, so you'll typically pay 3-4% on food.
- 3Agricultural equipment, livestock, and farm supplies enjoy broad sales tax exemptions in Georgia.
- 4Georgia typically holds a back-to-school sales tax holiday in late July/early August for clothing under $100.
- 5Vehicle purchases in Georgia are subject to a Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) of 6.6% instead of the regular sales tax.