Tax Bracket for Georgia (2026)
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Georgia (GA) Key Facts
Tax Structure
Flat rate
Top Marginal Rate
5.39%
Number of Brackets
1
Tax Year
2,026
How This Calculator Works in Georgia
This calculator shows which Georgia tax bracket your income falls into. Enter your income and filing status to see marginal and effective rates.
Georgia Overview
Georgia uses a progressive income tax system with 1 brackets ranging from 1% to 5.49%. Higher portions of your income are taxed at higher rates, so your effective rate is always lower than your top marginal bracket.
How Georgia Compares
Georgia's top rate of 5.39% compares to Florida at 0% and Alabama at 5%. Comparing effective rates is more meaningful than top rates alone.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 0% | Florida has an income tax rate of 0%. |
| Alabama | 5% | Alabama has an income tax rate of 5%. |
| South Carolina | 6.4% | South Carolina has an income tax rate of 6.4%. |
Georgia's income tax rate of 5.39% compares to a national average of approximately 5.04%. This is above the national average.
Tips for Georgia Residents
- 1Georgia has a progressive income tax with 1 brackets ranging from 1% to 5.49%.
- 2Your marginal rate (the rate on your last dollar) is often higher than your effective rate (total tax / total income).
- 3Moving into a higher bracket only taxes the additional income at the higher rate, not your entire income.
- 4Pre-tax 401(k) and IRA contributions can keep you in a lower Georgia bracket by reducing taxable income.
- 5Compare your effective rate rather than marginal rate when evaluating Georgia's tax impact on your finances.