Georgia Sales Tax Calculator
Estimate sales tax in Georgia at the average combined rate of 7.44%. Add tax to a price or back it out of a total.
Enter your combined state + local rate. U.S. sales tax rates vary by city and county.
Georgia sales tax rate
| State sales tax rate | 4% |
| Average local sales tax rate | 3.44% |
| Average combined rate | 7.44% |
Population-weighted averages as of July 1, 2025 (Tax Foundation). Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
How sales tax works in Georgia
Georgia charges a statewide rate of 4%. Counties and cities add their own rates on top, which is why the combined total varies by location. The 3.44% figure above is the population-weighted average. To add tax, multiply the price by the rate; to back it out of a tax-inclusive total, divide by 1 plus the rate.
Worked example
A $100 purchase at Georgia's average combined rate of 7.44% adds $7.44 in sales tax, for a $107.44 total.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Georgia?
Georgia's statewide rate is 4%. With an average local rate of 3.44%, the typical combined rate is about 7.44%.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Georgia?
At the average combined rate of 7.44%, sales tax on a $100 purchase is about $7.44, for a total of $107.44. Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
Why is my local rate different?
Counties and cities in Georgia set their own add-on rates, so the total varies by location. 3.44% is the population-weighted average; enter your exact combined rate for a precise figure.
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