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Georgia tax guide

A seeded subnational profile for Georgia, built on the schema from the world-class expansion plan.

Country

United States

Tax year

2026

Authority

Georgia Department of Revenue

Overview

Georgia transitioned from progressive to flat income taxation in 2024 and continues to reduce the rate annually. The state offers a strong film and entertainment credit program.

Georgia's film tax credit is one of the most generous in the nation.Pass-through entity tax (PTET) election available.Net operating losses follow federal rules with some modifications.

Individual income tax

Georgia moved to a flat tax of 5.39 percent in 2024 with scheduled rate reductions.

Type: flat

Business tax

Corporate tax follows the same scheduled rate reductions as personal income tax.

Reference rate: 5.39%

Sales or indirect tax

Economic nexus applies for remote sellers.

Base rate: 4%

Local rates add 1 to 5 percent for combined rates around 7 to 8 percent.

Deadlines and forms

April 15 for individuals; corporate returns follow federal due dates.

Official authority

Visit Georgia Department of Revenue

Primary sources

Important disclaimer

This library is for general tax education only. Always verify filing obligations, due dates, and tax consequences against the cited primary source or with a qualified tax professional.