Georgia ยท 2026 tax year State-specific estimate
Georgia has moved to a flat income tax of 4.99% paired with a generous standard deduction, simplifying what was previously a progressive bracket system.
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Georgia estimate
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Georgia has moved to a flat income tax of 4.99% paired with a generous standard deduction, simplifying what was previously a progressive bracket system.
Georgia applies a single flat income tax rate of 4.99% to taxable income. Unlike progressive states, the same rate applies whether you are an entry-level worker or a high earner, which makes the calculation straightforward.
For 2026, the Georgia standard deduction is $15,000 for single filers and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly. Pre-tax 401(k) contributions, HSA contributions, and employer health premiums reduce your Georgia taxable income.
Georgia is one of several states using a flat income tax rate. Compare your take-home pay across flat-tax states: Illinois (4.95%), Pennsylvania (3.07%), North Carolina (3.99%), Arizona (2.5%), Colorado (4.4%), Michigan (4.25%), Indiana (3.05%), Iowa (3.8%), Kentucky (3.5%), Utah (4.55%), Mississippi (4.7%), Idaho (5.8%).
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