Self-Employment Tax for Georgia (2026)
Georgia (GA) Key Facts
Federal S E Tax Rate
15.3%
State Income Tax Rate
5.39%
Combined S E + State Rate
20.7%
S E Tax Components
12.4% Social Security + 2.9% Medicare
How This Calculator Works in Georgia
This calculator estimates your total self-employment tax in Georgia, including the federal 15.3% SE tax and Georgia's state income tax. Enter your net SE income to see your liability.
Georgia Overview
Self-employed workers in Georgia pay the federal 15.3% SE tax plus state income tax at up to 5.49%, for a combined burden of approximately 20.8%. Quarterly estimated payments are typically required for both federal and state obligations.
How Georgia Compares
Georgia's combined SE burden of 20.7% compares to Florida at 15.3% and Alabama at 20.3%. State income tax creates meaningful differences between states.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 0% | Florida has a state income tax on SE income rate of 0%. |
| Alabama | 5% | Alabama has a state income tax on SE income rate of 5%. |
| South Carolina | 6.4% | South Carolina has a state income tax on SE income rate of 6.4%. |
Georgia's state income tax on SE income rate of 5.39% compares to a national average of approximately 5.04%. This is above the national average.
Tips for Georgia Residents
- 1Federal self-employment tax is 15.3% (12.4% Social Security + 2.9% Medicare) regardless of state.
- 2Georgia adds state income tax at up to 5.49% on self-employment income, for a combined rate of about 20.8%.
- 3Make quarterly estimated payments for both federal and Georgia state taxes to avoid underpayment penalties.
- 4Deduct half of your SE tax on your federal return and track all business expenses to minimize net self-employment income.
- 5Consider whether an S-Corp election could reduce your SE tax burden if your net income exceeds $50,000-$60,000.