Taxes
Georgia
Personal Income Tax
Georgia residents are subject to tax on their net income at rates ranging
from 1 percent to 6 percent. Married persons in the 6 percent bracket
pay $340 plus 6 percent of their taxable income over $10,000. Income
and deductions generally follow federal regulations. Exemptions are
$2,700 for dependents and $2,700 personal exemption ($5,400 for husband
and wife).
Sales Tax
The tax base for Augusta and Richmond County is 7% on retail sales,
rentals, leases, uses or consumption of tangible property.
Personal Property
The assessed value of tangible property is 40% of fair market value
as defined by Georgia law.