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Free Georgia Invoice Template
Georgia has a low 4% state sales tax with county add-ons and exempts most services. This template keeps Georgia invoices accurate for service businesses and trades.
Sales tax on invoices in Georgia
Rate: 4% state, plus county rates (commonly 7% to 8% combined)
Georgia charges 4% state sales tax and counties add local options on top, with combined rates commonly 7% to 8%. Georgia taxes tangible goods and exempts most services, so a service-only invoice usually carries no sales tax. When you sell materials or products, those are taxable at the combined county rate.
What gets taxed: Most services are exempt. Tangible goods are taxable.
Rates and rules change. Confirm the current rate and what is taxable with your state tax authority before you file.
Contractor licensing in Georgia
Georgia licenses general contractors and several specialty trades at the state level through the Secretary of State licensing boards. Show your license number on the invoice if your trade requires one.
Sample Georgia invoice
Example for a job in Atlanta, GA, showing how the tax line works when some items are taxable and some are not.
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor (exempt in GA) | 6 | $78.00 | $468.00 |
| Materials supplied | 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Subtotal | $768.00 | ||
| Sales tax (8.9% on taxable items) | $26.70 | ||
| Total | $794.70 | ||
Tax is applied only to the taxable lines, which is the part most invoices get wrong. Build yours with the right tax handling in the free generator.
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Georgia invoice FAQs
Are services taxable in Georgia?
Most are not. Georgia taxes tangible goods and exempts most services. A service-only invoice usually carries no sales tax. Sold materials or products are taxable.
What is the sales tax rate in Georgia?
The state rate is 4%, and counties add local options, putting combined rates commonly at 7% to 8%. Use the rate for the county where the sale takes place.
Do I need a contractor license in Georgia?
Georgia licenses general contractors and several specialty trades at the state level through the Secretary of State boards. Show your license number on the invoice when your trade requires it.