Georgia Local Option Sales Tax (LOST/SPLOST) Calculator
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Georgia Local Option Sales Tax (LOST/SPLOST) Calculator
This calculator helps residents and businesses calculate the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) or Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) in Georgia. It's designed to be user-friendly and precise.
Results
Data Source and Methodology
All calculations are based on the official sales tax rates provided by the Georgia Department of Revenue. All calculations are strictly based on the formulas and data provided by this source.
The Formula Explained
Total Sales Tax: Tax = Amount × (Tax Rate / 100)
Total Amount: Total = Amount + Tax
Glossary of Terms
- Amount: The original price of the item or service before tax.
- Tax Rate (%): The percentage rate at which the item or service is taxed.
- Total Sales Tax: The total tax amount for the item or service.
- Total Amount: The final price including the original amount and tax.
How It Works: A Step-by-Step Example
Consider an item priced at $100 with a tax rate of 7%. The total sales tax would be calculated as $7 (100 × 0.07), and the total amount would be $107.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST)?
The Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) is a tax imposed by local jurisdictions in Georgia for funding local projects.
What is the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST)?
The SPLOST is a tax used to fund specific capital outlay projects proposed by local governments.
How can I find the current sales tax rate?
You can find the current sales tax rates on the Georgia Department of Revenue's website.
Why is my sales tax calculation different from what I expected?
Ensure that you are using the correct tax rate and that you've entered the correct amount.
Is sales tax applicable to all purchases?
Not all purchases are subject to sales tax. Certain items may be exempt or taxed at a different rate.
Formula (LaTeX) + variables + units
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{tax.toFixed(2)}`; document.getElementById('totalAmount').textContent = `
Total Sales Tax: Tax = Amount × (Tax Rate / 100) Total Amount: Total = Amount + Tax
- T = property tax (annual or monthly depending on input) (currency)
- Georgia Department of Revenue — dor.georgia.gov · Accessed 2026-01-19
https://dor.georgia.gov/sales-tax-rates-general
Last code update: 2026-01-19
- Initial audit spec draft generated from HTML extraction (review required).
- Verify formulas match the calculator engine and convert any text-only formulas to LaTeX.
- Confirm sources are authoritative and relevant to the calculator methodology.
Georgia Local Option Sales Tax (LOST/SPLOST) Calculator
This calculator helps residents and businesses calculate the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) or Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) in Georgia. It's designed to be user-friendly and precise.
Calculate Your Sales Tax
Results
Data Source and Methodology
All calculations are based on the official sales tax rates provided by the Georgia Department of Revenue. All calculations are strictly based on the formulas and data provided by this source.
The Formula Explained
Total Sales Tax: Tax = Amount × (Tax Rate / 100)
Total Amount: Total = Amount + Tax
Glossary of Terms
- Amount: The original price of the item or service before tax.
- Tax Rate (%): The percentage rate at which the item or service is taxed.
- Total Sales Tax: The total tax amount for the item or service.
- Total Amount: The final price including the original amount and tax.
How It Works: A Step-by-Step Example
Consider an item priced at $100 with a tax rate of 7%. The total sales tax would be calculated as $7 (100 × 0.07), and the total amount would be $107.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST)?
The Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) is a tax imposed by local jurisdictions in Georgia for funding local projects.
What is the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST)?
The SPLOST is a tax used to fund specific capital outlay projects proposed by local governments.
How can I find the current sales tax rate?
You can find the current sales tax rates on the Georgia Department of Revenue's website.
Why is my sales tax calculation different from what I expected?
Ensure that you are using the correct tax rate and that you've entered the correct amount.
Is sales tax applicable to all purchases?
Not all purchases are subject to sales tax. Certain items may be exempt or taxed at a different rate.
Formula (LaTeX) + variables + units
','
{tax.toFixed(2)}`; document.getElementById('totalAmount').textContent = `
Total Sales Tax: Tax = Amount × (Tax Rate / 100) Total Amount: Total = Amount + Tax
- T = property tax (annual or monthly depending on input) (currency)
- Georgia Department of Revenue — dor.georgia.gov · Accessed 2026-01-19
https://dor.georgia.gov/sales-tax-rates-general
Last code update: 2026-01-19
- Initial audit spec draft generated from HTML extraction (review required).
- Verify formulas match the calculator engine and convert any text-only formulas to LaTeX.
- Confirm sources are authoritative and relevant to the calculator methodology.
Georgia Local Option Sales Tax (LOST/SPLOST) Calculator
This calculator helps residents and businesses calculate the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) or Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) in Georgia. It's designed to be user-friendly and precise.
Calculate Your Sales Tax
Results
Data Source and Methodology
All calculations are based on the official sales tax rates provided by the Georgia Department of Revenue. All calculations are strictly based on the formulas and data provided by this source.
The Formula Explained
Total Sales Tax: Tax = Amount × (Tax Rate / 100)
Total Amount: Total = Amount + Tax
Glossary of Terms
- Amount: The original price of the item or service before tax.
- Tax Rate (%): The percentage rate at which the item or service is taxed.
- Total Sales Tax: The total tax amount for the item or service.
- Total Amount: The final price including the original amount and tax.
How It Works: A Step-by-Step Example
Consider an item priced at $100 with a tax rate of 7%. The total sales tax would be calculated as $7 (100 × 0.07), and the total amount would be $107.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST)?
The Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) is a tax imposed by local jurisdictions in Georgia for funding local projects.
What is the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST)?
The SPLOST is a tax used to fund specific capital outlay projects proposed by local governments.
How can I find the current sales tax rate?
You can find the current sales tax rates on the Georgia Department of Revenue's website.
Why is my sales tax calculation different from what I expected?
Ensure that you are using the correct tax rate and that you've entered the correct amount.
Is sales tax applicable to all purchases?
Not all purchases are subject to sales tax. Certain items may be exempt or taxed at a different rate.
Formula (LaTeX) + variables + units
','
{tax.toFixed(2)}`; document.getElementById('totalAmount').textContent = `
Total Sales Tax: Tax = Amount × (Tax Rate / 100) Total Amount: Total = Amount + Tax
- T = property tax (annual or monthly depending on input) (currency)
- Georgia Department of Revenue — dor.georgia.gov · Accessed 2026-01-19
https://dor.georgia.gov/sales-tax-rates-general
Last code update: 2026-01-19
- Initial audit spec draft generated from HTML extraction (review required).
- Verify formulas match the calculator engine and convert any text-only formulas to LaTeX.
- Confirm sources are authoritative and relevant to the calculator methodology.