Tax Jobs in Georgia

Market context

State and Local Tax (SALT) professionals in Georgia advise businesses and individuals on compliance, planning, and controversy related to taxes levied by the state of Georgia and its various local jurisdictions. This includes personal income tax, corporate income tax, sales and use tax, and property tax, among others.

Georgia imposes a 5.49% corporate net income tax rate and a progressive individual income tax system with a top rate of 5.75% (set to decrease). The state's general sales tax rate is 4%, with local option sales taxes often increasing it to 7% or 8% in many counties. Property taxes are administered and collected at the local level (county/municipal) based on assessed values, with various exemptions available. The Georgia Department of Revenue (GDOR) is the primary agency for state tax administration.

Regulatory timeline

• 2022-08-16Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Federal Impact)Enacted (Indirect State Ramifications)
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• 2022-04-26Georgia House Bill 1437 (Income Tax Rate Reduction)Enacted
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