Georgia sales tax rules
Quick answer
Georgia charges a 4% statewide sales tax, plus local county, city and district add-ons. What gets taxed matters as much as the rate: below is how Georgia treats each category that commonly changes a receipt total.
Direct answers
Each answer has its own page with the full rule and exceptions.
Is there sales tax on groceries in Georgia?
No. Groceries bought for home preparation are exempt from Georgia state sales tax. Prepared and restaurant food is still taxable.
Is clothing taxed in Georgia?
Yes. Clothing is fully taxable in Georgia at the combined state and local rate.
Is shipping taxable in Georgia?
Yes. Delivery charges are part of the taxable sales price in Georgia, so you charge tax on shipping whenever the item being shipped is taxable.
Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Georgia?
Only after you cross economic nexus. Once you exceed $100,000 in sales into Georgia or 200 separate transactions over 12 months, you must register with the Georgia Department of Revenue and charge the buyer's destination rate.
Does Georgia have a tax-free weekend?
No. Georgia does not run a recurring sales tax holiday. Purchases are taxed at the normal combined rate year-round, currently 8.9% across covered Georgia metros.
Georgia rates by city
Combined state, county, city and district rates.