Georgia vs New York Income Tax — 2026
A single filer earning $100,000 pays $618 less per year in Georgia than in New York — $52 a month. Georgia charges $4,242; New York charges $4,860.
Why this pair has a page: two of the largest taxing states.
The bill at every income
Single filer, standard deduction, no dependents. State income tax only.
| Gross income | Georgia tax | New York tax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,747 | $2,103 | $357 less in GA |
| $75,000 | $2,994 | $3,453 | $459 less in GA |
| $100,000 | $4,242 | $4,860 | $618 less in GA |
| $150,000 | $6,737 | $7,810 | $1,073 less in GA |
| $250,000 | $11,727 | $13,962 | $2,236 less in GA |
| $500,000 | $24,202 | $31,087 | $6,886 less in GA |
| $1,000,000 | $49,152 | $65,337 | $16,186 less in GA |
How the two systems differ
| Georgia | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Tax structure | Flat rate | Graduated |
| Top marginal rate | 4.99% | 10.9% |
| Number of brackets | 1 | 9 |
| Standard deduction (single) | $15,000 | $8,000 |
| Personal exemption | None | None |
| Local income taxes | No | Yes |
| Capital gains | ordinary | ordinary |
| Population (2024) | 11,180,878 | 19,867,248 |
By filing status
| Filing status | Georgia | New York | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $4,242 | $4,860 | $618 less in GA |
| Married filing jointly | $3,493 | $4,201 | $708 less in GA |
| Married filing separately | $4,242 | $4,860 | $618 less in GA |
| Head of household | $4,242 | $4,547 | $305 less in GA |
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At $100,000 as a single filer, Georgia costs $618 less per year than New York — $52 a month.
| Georgia | New York | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State income tax | $4,242 | $4,860 | $618 |
| Per month | $353 | $405 | $52 |
| Effective rate | 4.24% | 4.86% | 0.62 pts |
| Marginal rate | 4.99% | 5.9% | 0.91 pts |
| Standard deduction | $15,000 | $8,000 | $7,000 |
| Taxable income | $85,000 | $92,000 | $7,000 |
| Tax structure | Flat rate | Graduated | |
| Local income taxes | No | Yes |
Local taxes are not included above. New York has localities that levy their own income tax on top of the state figure. See each state page for the rates that apply.
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Sources for both states
- 1.Georgia Department of RevenueState revenue department2026 Employer's Tax Guide (revised June 2026)Retrieved
- 2.Tax FoundationResearch organisation (cross-check)State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026Retrieved
- 3.New York State Department of Taxation and FinanceState revenue departmentInstructions for Form IT-2105, Estimated Tax Payment Voucher for Individuals (IT-2105-I, 2026) — 2026 New York State and New York City tax rate schedules and standard deduction tableRetrieved
- 4.Tax FoundationResearch organisation (cross-check)State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025Retrieved
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