Georgia taxes — property, income, sales, retirement

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Property tax, income tax, sales tax, and retirement-income treatment in Georgia. Quick read for movers, retirees, and remote workers.

Flat 5.39% income tax. Low sales rate (local push higher). Generous retirement-income exclusion ($65k for 65+).
Effective property tax
0.92%
of home value/yr
Income tax (top rate)
5.39%
Sales tax (state)
4.00%
local adds more
SS taxed by state?
No

Property tax

Georgia’s effective property tax rate is approximately 0.92% of assessed home value per year. On a $350,000 home that’s about $3,220/yr. Rates vary by county and municipality — this is a state-wide average.

Income tax

Top marginal rate: 5.39%. Brackets vary by income. For wage earners, the effective rate depends on filing status, deductions, and credits.

Sales tax

State base rate: 4.00%. Local municipal and county additions can raise the combined rate by 1-4 percentage points.

Retirement income

Social Security: Not taxed by state. Pensions & 401(k) withdrawals: Partial exclusion / credit available.

Top cities in Georgia

Atlanta · pop 520,070 · momentum 50

Columbus · pop 201,830 · momentum 64

Savannah · pop 148,808 · momentum 55

Sandy Springs · pop 105,505 · momentum 62

Roswell · pop 92,227 · momentum 64

Warner Robins · pop 86,199 · momentum 75

Compare to other states: All 50 state tax overviews · All Georgia cities · Best Georgia cities for retirees

Sources: Tax Foundation effective property tax rankings, state DOR publications, AARP retirement tax guide. 2024/2025 representative figures — verify with a CPA for your specific situation.