Georgia Mileage Deduction 2026: Flat Tax, Dropping Fast

Georgia's income tax rate is 5.19% in 2026, a flat rate that applies to all income levels. It is scheduled to drop to 4.99% by 2029, and Governor Kemp has proposed accelerating that cut to 2026. Your mileage deduction reduces both federal and Georgia state taxes.

The Savings

At 72.5¢/mile and 15,000 business miles:

No cities in Georgia levy local income taxes, so there is no additional layer to track.

Atlanta: A Top-10 Gig Market

Metro Atlanta is one of the largest rideshare and delivery markets in the Southeast. The city's sprawling layout, the metro stretches across 29 counties, means long drives between pickups and drop-offs. Gig drivers in Atlanta rack up miles quickly.

Employer Reimbursement

Georgia does not require private employers to reimburse mileage. No state statute mandates it.

How to Track Your Miles

Keep a mileage log with the date, destination, purpose, and miles for each trip. The IRS requires contemporaneous records for your Schedule C deduction.

FAQ

Does Georgia have local income taxes?

No. Georgia has no local or municipal income taxes. Your mileage deduction reduces federal and state taxes only, two layers, not three.

Is the Georgia tax rate dropping further?

Yes. The rate is scheduled to reach 4.99% by 2029. Legislation to accelerate the cut has been proposed. Even as the rate drops, every deductible mile still saves money at both the federal and state level.

Can W-2 employees deduct mileage in Georgia?

No. The mileage deduction for W-2 employees was permanently eliminated under the One Big Beautiful Bill. Georgia does not require employer reimbursement, so if your employer does not reimburse, you have no tax remedy.

Atlanta's sprawl works in your favor. Track every mile. Start free →