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Georgia has a state sales tax rate of 4%, but every Georgia county levies at least an additional 3% in local sales taxes, making the minimum combined rate in Georgia 7% everywhere in the state. In practice, most Georgia consumers pay 7% to 9% combined, with some counties reaching higher rates for specific purposes.

Georgia's county sales taxes come in several varieties: the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) which funds general county operations, the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) which funds specific capital projects, and the Education LOST (E-LOST or HOST) which funds education. Many Georgia counties have multiple local taxes running simultaneously, all stacking on top of the 4% state rate.

Atlanta has a combined rate of approximately 8.9%, including the Fulton County taxes, the Atlanta city surtax, and a Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) transit tax. Georgia is one of the few states where a major metro area transit system has its own dedicated sales tax.

Georgia exempts most groceries from the 4% state sales tax, but local taxes still apply to groceries in most counties. Prescription drugs and most medical devices are fully exempt from both state and local taxes. Agricultural products used in farming are also broadly exempt.

The Georgia Department of Revenue administers the state portion of sales tax. Local taxes are collected by the state and distributed to the respective counties and cities. Georgia's sales tax returns are filed monthly (for large sellers), quarterly (for medium sellers), or annually (for small sellers). Georgia offers a 3% dealer discount on prompt payment, capped at $3,000 per month.