1. What is Georgia Paycheck Calculator?

The Georgia Paycheck Calculator estimates your take-home pay after deducting federal tax, FICA (Social Security and Medicare), and Georgia state income tax. It uses the flat Georgia state tax rate of 5.39% for 2025.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• \( Gross \) — Total earnings before deductions (USD)
• \( Federal Tax \) — Federal income tax amount (USD)
• \( FICA \) — Social Security and Medicare taxes at 7.65%
• \( GA State Tax \) — Georgia state income tax at 5.39%

Explanation: The calculation accounts for mandatory federal and state deductions to determine your actual take-home pay in Georgia.

3. Importance of Net Pay Calculation

Details: Understanding your net pay is crucial for budgeting, financial planning, and ensuring accurate payroll processing. It helps you know exactly how much money you'll receive after all mandatory deductions.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your gross pay in USD and federal tax amount in USD. The calculator will automatically compute FICA (7.65%) and Georgia state tax (5.39%) to determine your net pay.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the Georgia state tax rate for 2025?
A: Georgia uses a flat state income tax rate of 5.39% for the 2025 tax year.

Q2: What does FICA include?
A: FICA includes Social Security tax (6.2%) and Medicare tax (1.45%), totaling 7.65% of your gross pay.

Q3: Are there additional local taxes in Georgia?
A: Most Georgia counties do not have local income taxes, but you should check with your specific locality for any additional taxes.

Q4: How is federal tax calculated?
A: Federal tax depends on your filing status, income level, and allowances. This calculator requires you to input your federal tax amount separately.

Q5: Does this include pre-tax deductions?
A: No, this calculator assumes gross pay before any pre-tax deductions like retirement contributions or health insurance.