Georgia Tax Tables 2021 - Tax Rates and Thresholds in Georgia
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Georgia State Income Tax Tables in 2021
The Income tax rates and personal allowances in Georgia are updated annually with new tax tables published for Resident and Non-resident taxpayers. The Tax tables below include the tax rates, thresholds and allowances included in the Georgia Tax Calculator 2021.
Georgia provides a standard Personal Exemption tax deduction of $ 2,700.00 in 2021 per qualifying filer and $ 3,000.00 per qualifying dependent(s), this is used to reduce the amount of income that is subject to tax in 2021.
Georgia Single Filer Standard Deduction
The standard deduction for a Single Filer in Georgia for 2021 is $ 5,400.00.
Georgia Single Filer Tax Tables
Georgia Residents State Income Tax Tables for Single Filers in 2021
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Threshold |
|---|
| 1% | Income from $ 0.000.00 | to | $ 750.00 |
| 2% | Income from $ 750.01 | to | $ 2,250.00 |
| 3% | Income from $ 2,250.01 | to | $ 3,750.00 |
| 4% | Income from $ 3,750.01 | to | $ 5,250.00 |
| 5% | Income from $ 5,250.01 | to | $ 7,000.00 |
| 5.75% | Income from $ 7,000.01 | | and above |
Georgia Married (Joint) Filer Standard Deduction
The standard deduction for a Married (Joint) Filer in Georgia for 2021 is $ 7,100.00.
Georgia Married (Joint) Filer Tax Tables
Georgia Residents State Income Tax Tables for Married (Joint) Filers in 2021
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Threshold |
|---|
| 1% | Income from $ 0.000.00 | to | $ 100.00 |
| 2% | Income from $ 100.01 | to | $ 3,000.00 |
| 3% | Income from $ 3,000.01 | to | $ 5,000.00 |
| 4% | Income from $ 5,000.01 | to | $ 7,000.00 |
| 5% | Income from $ 7,000.01 | to | $ 10,000.00 |
| 5.75% | Income from $ 10,000.01 | | and above |
Georgia Married (separate) Filer Standard Deduction
The standard deduction for a Married (separate) Filer in Georgia for 2021 is $ 5,400.00.
Georgia Married (separate) Filer Tax Tables
Georgia Residents State Income Tax Tables for Married (separate) Filers in 2021
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Threshold |
|---|
| 1% | Income from $ 0.000.00 | to | $ 750.00 |
| 2% | Income from $ 750.01 | to | $ 2,250.00 |
| 3% | Income from $ 2,250.01 | to | $ 3,750.00 |
| 4% | Income from $ 3,750.01 | to | $ 5,250.00 |
| 5% | Income from $ 5,250.01 | to | $ 7,000.00 |
| 5.75% | Income from $ 7,000.01 | | and above |
Georgia Head of Household Filer Standard Deduction
The standard deduction for a Head of Household Filer in Georgia for 2021 is $ 5,400.00.
Georgia Head of Household Filer Tax Tables
Georgia Residents State Income Tax Tables for Head of Household Filers in 2021
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Threshold |
|---|
| 1% | Income from $ 0.000.00 | to | $ 750.00 |
| 2% | Income from $ 750.01 | to | $ 2,250.00 |
| 3% | Income from $ 2,250.01 | to | $ 3,750.00 |
| 4% | Income from $ 3,750.01 | to | $ 5,250.00 |
| 5% | Income from $ 5,250.01 | to | $ 7,000.00 |
| 5.75% | Income from $ 7,000.01 | | and above |
Georgia Widower Filer Standard Deduction
The standard deduction for a Widower Filer in Georgia for 2021 is $ 7,100.00.
Georgia Widower Filer Tax Tables
Georgia Residents State Income Tax Tables for Widower Filers in 2021
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Threshold |
|---|
| 1% | Income from $ 0.000.00 | to | $ 100.00 |
| 2% | Income from $ 100.01 | to | $ 3,000.00 |
| 3% | Income from $ 3,000.01 | to | $ 5,000.00 |
| 4% | Income from $ 5,000.01 | to | $ 7,000.00 |
| 5% | Income from $ 7,000.01 | to | $ 10,000.00 |
| 5.75% | Income from $ 10,000.01 | | and above |
Georgia State Payroll Deductions in 2021
In compliance with the regulations set forth by Georgia, employers are mandated to adhere to specific payroll deduction requirements. These deductions, essential for ensuring conformity with legal standards, are routinely withheld by employers. It's important to note that these deductions are subject to annual revisions. For the year 2021, the detailed breakdown of Georgia payroll deductions can be found below, reflecting our commitment to both regulatory adherence and transparency.
Georgia State Payroll Deductions in 2021: Rates for Employers and Employees| Social security category | Employee | Employer | Total |
|---|
| Unemployment Insurance Tax | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
Georgia State Payroll Deductions in 2021: Thresholds for Employers and Employees| Social security category | Employee | Employer |
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| Min. Earnings | Max. Contribution | Min. Earnings | Max. Contribution |
|---|
| Unemployment Insurance Tax | n/a | n/a | n/a | $ 9,500.00 |
Federal Income Tax Tables in 2021
Federal Single Filer Tax Tables
The federal standard deduction for a Single Filer in 2021 is $ 12,550.00.
The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Single Filer in 2021 is $ 1,700.00
Georgia Residents State Income Tax Tables for Single Filers in 2021
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Threshold |
|---|
| 10% | Income from $ 0.000.00 | to | $ 9,950.00 |
| 12% | Income from $ 9,950.01 | to | $ 40,525.00 |
| 22% | Income from $ 40,525.01 | to | $ 86,375.00 |
| 24% | Income from $ 86,375.01 | to | $ 164,925.00 |
| 32% | Income from $ 164,925.01 | to | $ 209,425.00 |
| 35% | Income from $ 209,425.01 | to | $ 523,600.00 |
| 37% | Income from $ 523,600.01 | | and above |
Federal Married (Joint) Filer Tax Tables
The federal standard deduction for a Married (Joint) Filer in 2021 is $ 25,100.00.
The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Married (Joint) Filer in 2021 is $ 1,350.00
Georgia Residents State Income Tax Tables for Married (Joint) Filers in 2021
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Threshold |
|---|
| 10% | Income from $ 0.000.00 | to | $ 19,900.00 |
| 12% | Income from $ 19,900.01 | to | $ 81,050.00 |
| 22% | Income from $ 81,050.01 | to | $ 172,750.00 |
| 24% | Income from $ 172,750.01 | to | $ 329,850.00 |
| 32% | Income from $ 329,850.01 | to | $ 418,850.00 |
| 35% | Income from $ 418,850.01 | to | $ 628,300.00 |
| 37% | Income from $ 628,300.01 | | and above |
Federal Married (separate) Filer Tax Tables
The federal standard deduction for a Married (separate) Filer in 2021 is $ 12,550.00.
The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Married (separate) Filer in 2021 is $ 1,350.00
Georgia Residents State Income Tax Tables for Married (separate) Filers in 2021
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Threshold |
|---|
| 10% | Income from $ 0.000.00 | to | $ 9,950.00 |
| 12% | Income from $ 9,950.01 | to | $ 40,525.00 |
| 22% | Income from $ 40,525.01 | to | $ 86,375.00 |
| 24% | Income from $ 86,375.01 | to | $ 164,925.00 |
| 32% | Income from $ 164,925.01 | to | $ 209,425.00 |
| 35% | Income from $ 209,425.01 | to | $ 314,150.00 |
| 37% | Income from $ 314,150.01 | | and above |
Federal Head of Household Filer Tax Tables
The federal standard deduction for a Head of Household Filer in 2021 is $ 18,800.00.
The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Head of Household Filer in 2021 is $ 1,700.00
Georgia Residents State Income Tax Tables for Head of Household Filers in 2021
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Threshold |
|---|
| 10% | Income from $ 0.000.00 | to | $ 14,200.00 |
| 12% | Income from $ 14,200.01 | to | $ 54,200.00 |
| 22% | Income from $ 54,200.01 | to | $ 86,350.00 |
| 24% | Income from $ 86,350.01 | to | $ 164,900.00 |
| 32% | Income from $ 164,900.01 | to | $ 209,400.00 |
| 35% | Income from $ 209,400.01 | to | $ 523,600.00 |
| 37% | Income from $ 523,600.01 | | and above |
Federal Widower Filer Tax Tables
The federal standard deduction for a Widower Filer in 2021 is $ 25,100.00.
The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Widower Filer in 2021 is $ 1,350.00
Georgia Residents State Income Tax Tables for Widower Filers in 2021
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)| Tax Rate | Taxable Income Threshold |
|---|
| 10% | Income from $ 0.000.00 | to | $ 100.00 |
| 12% | Income from $ 100.01 | to | $ 3,000.00 |
| 22% | Income from $ 3,000.01 | to | $ 5,000.00 |
| 24% | Income from $ 5,000.01 | to | $ 7,000.00 |
| 32% | Income from $ 7,000.01 | to | $ 10,000.00 |
| 35% | Income from $ 10,000.01 | | and above |
Georgia: Federal EITC(Earned Income Tax Credits) Rates and Thresholds in 2021
Note: you must be between the ages of 25 and 65 to claim EITC in 2021 unless you have 1 or more children.
EITC Tables for Unmarried Taxpayers (single and head of household filers) in 2021| Element | Number of Children |
|---|
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|
| Credit rate | 15.3% | 34% | 40% | 45% |
|---|
| Earned income amount | $ 9,820.00 | $ 10,640.00 | $ 14,950.00 | $ 14,950.00 |
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| Maximum credit amount | $ 1,502.00 | $ 3,618.00 | $ 5,980.00 | $ 6,728.00 |
|---|
| Phaseout amount threshold | $ 11,610.00 | $ 19,520.00 | $ 19,520.00 | $ 19,520.00 |
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| 15.3% | 15.98% | 21.06% | 21.06% |
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EITC Tables for Married taxpayers (married filing jointly, Qualifying Widow(er)) in 2021| Element | Number of Children |
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| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|
| Credit rate | 7.65% | 34% | 40% | 45% |
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| Earned income amount | $ 7,840.00 | $ 11,750.00 | $ 16,510.00 | $ 16,510.00 |
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| Maximum credit amount | $ 1,502.00 | $ 3,618.00 | $ 5,980.00 | $ 6,728.00 |
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| Phaseout amount threshold | $ 14,950.00 | $ 19,520.00 | $ 19,520.00 | $ 19,520.00 |
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| Phaseout rate | 7.65% | 15.98% | 21.06% | 21.06% |
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Georgia: Federal FICA Rates in 2021
Georgia FICA in 2021: Rates for Employers and Employees| FICA category | Employee | Employer | Total |
|---|
| Social Security | 6.2% | 6.2% | 12.4% |
| Medicare | 1.45% | 1.45% | 2.9% |
| Additional Medicare | 0.9% | 0% | 0.9% |
| Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA) | 0% | 6% | 6% |
Georgia FICA in 2021: Thresholds for Employers and Employees| FICA category | Employee | Employer |
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| Min. Earnings | Max. Contribution | Min. Earnings | Max. Contribution |
|---|
| Social Security | n/a | $ 142,800.00 | n/a | $ 142,800.00 |
| Medicare | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Additional Medicare | $ 200,000.00 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA) | n/a | n/a | n/a | $ 7,000.00 |
Georgia: Federal Retirement Plan Thresholds in 2021
Federal Retirement Plan Types and Thresholds in 2021| Retirment Plan type | Standard | Over 50 Catch Up |
|---|
| $ 19,500.00 | $ 6,500.00 |
| $ 13,500.00 | $ 3,000.00 |
2021 Tax Calculator for Georgia
The 2021 tax rates and thresholds for both the Georgia State Tax Tables and Federal Tax Tables are comprehensively integrated into the Georgia Tax Calculator for 2021. This tool is freely available and is designed to help you accurately estimate your 2022 tax return.
Historic Tax Tables supported for Georgia
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