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Calculating sales tax is a crucial step when doing business in Georgia. Not sure how much to charge your clients? Our simple calculator takes the guesswork out of the process. Just input the total purchase amount and the sales tax rate, and we’ll handle the calculations for you.
The state of Georgia imposes a base sales tax rate of 4%1 on most retail sales of goods and certain services. Local jurisdictions, such as counties and special districts, can impose additional sales taxes, leading to combined rates that typically range from 6% to 9%.
Use our calculator to determine exactly how much sales tax you owe based on your location.
To calculate the sales tax amount in Georgia, start by determining the sales tax rate for the location where the sale occurs. Georgia’s state base rate is 4%, but local counties and cities can add their own sales taxes, which means the total rate varies depending on the location.
For example, if your business operates in Fulton County, you would add the county’s sales tax rate (3%) to Georgia’s state rate (4%) to get a total combined sales tax rate of 7%.
Once you know your tax rate:
Multiply the Purchase Amount by the applicable Sales Tax Rate to get the Sales Tax amount
Add the Sales Tax to the original Purchase Amount to find the Total Cost
Use these formulas below or let our Georgia Sales Tax Calculator do the work for you:
Sales Tax = Purchase Amount × Sales Tax Rate
Total Cost = Purchase Amount + Sales Tax
1 Georgia Department of Revenue: Sales and Use Tax
Georgia exempts certain items from sales tax to support essential needs and specific industries. Common exemptions include2:
Unprepared food items are exempt from state sales tax but may still be subject to local taxes.
Medications prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider are tax-exempt.
Certain medical supplies and equipment, such as prosthetics and hearing aids, are exempt.
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Machinery and equipment used in manufacturing or industrial production may qualify for exemptions.
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Residential electricity, gas, and water services are generally exempt.
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Traditional sales tax does not apply to motor vehicles in Georgia. Instead, they are subject to a one-time Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT), calculated at 7% of the vehicle's fair market value.
2Georgia Department of Revenue: Sales Tax Rates - Food, TSPLOST Exempt, and Motor Vehicles
3Georgia Department of Revenue:: Sales Tax Rates - General
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1 Georgia Department of Revenue:Sales and Use Tax
2 Georgia Department of Revenue:Sales Tax Rates - Food, TSPLOST Exempt, and Motor Vehicles
2 Georgia Department of Revenue: Sales Tax Rates - General
