Total Tax Burden in Athens, GA
Living in Athens with the median household income of $36,425, your estimated total tax burden — including federal income tax, FICA, property tax, and sales tax — is approximately $10,257, an effective rate of 28.2%.
Federal Income Tax (est.)
$3,643
10.0% of income
FICA (SS + Medicare)
$2,787
7.6% of income
Property Tax
$2,808
1.08% effective rate
Sales Tax (est.)
$1,020
8.00% rate
Total Estimated Tax Burden
$10,257
Effective Rate
28.2%
Based on median income of $36,425, median home price of $260,000, and estimated taxable spending of $12,749. Actual taxes vary by individual circumstances. Use our calculators for a personalized estimate.
Tax Details for Athens
Athens residents face a combined local sales tax rate of 8.00%. This is a moderate sales tax rate that includes both state and local components.
Property taxes on the median-priced home of $260,000 would cost approximately $2,808 per year, or $234/month. The effective rate of 1.08% is close to the national median.
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