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Georgia Grocery Tax (2026)
Permitted: Eligible food (groceries) is exempt from the 4% Georgia state sales tax but stays subject to applicable local sales taxes — per the DOR food rate chart, "exempt food is subject to all applicable local taxes," so grocery bills still carry the county portion.
PermittedVerified Jul 6, 2026
Eligible food (groceries) is exempt from the 4% Georgia state sales tax but stays subject to applicable local sales taxes — per the DOR food rate chart, "exempt food is subject to all applicable local taxes," so grocery bills still carry the county portion.
Official source: dor.georgia.gov →
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