What is the sales tax rate in Atlanta, Georgia?

The combined sales tax rate in Atlanta, Georgia is 8.700% as of 2026. This includes the Georgia state rate of 4.000% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Atlanta sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 8.700% (or 0.00870) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $8.70 in sales tax.

What is the Georgia state sales tax rate?

The base Georgia state sales tax rate is 4.000%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does Atlanta have a county sales tax?

Atlanta imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 3.100% on top of the state rate.

When was the Atlanta sales tax rate last updated?

The Atlanta sales tax rate was last verified on March 27, 2026. We cross-reference all rates against the official State Department of Revenue data.

Live Data: April 2026

Atlanta, GA Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Atlanta, Georgia is 8.700%.

Combined Rate 8.700%

State4.000% County3.100% City1.200%

Atlanta Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Georgia State Sales Tax	4.000%
County Sales Tax	3.100%
City / Municipal Tax	1.200%
Special District Tax	0.500%
Total Combined Rate	8.700%

Which County Is Atlanta In?

Atlanta falls within Fulton, Georgia. Fulton imposes a 3.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the Georgia state base rate.

Atlanta ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Atlanta for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 8.700% combined rate.

30303 30305 30306 30307 30308 30309 30310 30311 30312 30313 30314 30315 30316 30317 30318 30319 30324 30326 30327 30328 30329 30331 30336 30337 30338 30339 30340 30341 30342 30344 30345 30346 30349 30350 30354 30360 30363 30322 30332 30334

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Business Nexus in Georgia

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into Georgia from out of state? Once you exceed $100,000 in annual sales or 200 transactions, you must register and collect Georgia sales tax.

FAQ: Atlanta Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Atlanta, Georgia is 8.700% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 8.700% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $43.50 in sales tax.

Groceries are generally taxable in Georgia. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.

Vehicle purchases in Atlanta are subject to the 8.700% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Georgia Department of Revenue or DMV.

Register for a sales tax permit through the official Georgia Department of Revenue website. Registration is typically free and required before collecting any sales tax.

Sales Tax Calculator

Using 8.700% rate for Atlanta, GA

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Official Tax Authority

Georgia Department of Revenue

Filing Deadline: Monthly returns due the 20th of the following month. File via the Georgia Tax Center (GTC).

Visit Official Portal (877) 423-6711