How Georgia state tax withholding works
Georgia taxes wage income, so your employer withholds Georgia income tax from each paycheck in addition to federal tax. You tell your employer how much to withhold on Form G-4 (State of Georgia Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate), the state’s counterpart to the federal Form W-4.
For 2026, Georgia applies a flat 5.19% rate to your taxable wages, after a standard deduction of $12,000 (single) or $24,000 (married filing jointly) and personal/dependent exemptions.
Enter your pay above to see your estimated Georgia withholding per paycheck and per year, alongside your federal withholding and the exact W-4 entries.
Georgia vs. federal withholding
Your Georgia and federal withholding are figured separately. Federal withholding follows the IRS Publication 15-T tables and your Form W-4; Georgia withholding follows the state’s own rates and your Form G-4. Getting one right doesn’t guarantee the other — this calculator handles both so you don’t owe a surprise bill to either the IRS or Georgia.
Important Georgia notes
- Georgia moved to a flat 5.19% rate for 2026 (scheduled to keep declining).
Frequently asked questions
Sources & disclaimer
Federal figures use the 2026 IRS Publication 15-T. Georgia withholding is based on the 2026 Georgia income-tax structure; confirm exact figures and complete Form G-4 at the dor.georgia.gov website.
This tool provides estimates for educational purposes and is not tax advice. State withholding is modeled from the state’s income-tax rules and may differ from the exact wage-bracket tables your employer uses. Verify against your pay stub and consult a qualified tax professional before submitting your W-4 or Form G-4.
