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How to Calculate Taxable Income for Georgia State Income Tax

By Motley Fool StaffUpdated Apr 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM

Key Points

  • Georgia mirrors federal tax law up to January 1, 2015, for initial state income calculations.
  • Taxpayers must adjust for non-federal items, like out-of-state tax-exempt bond interest.
  • Personal and standard deductions in Georgia differ from federal amounts, affecting taxable income.

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