As a reminder for employers in Georgia, effective July 1, 2025, the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR) has issued updated withholding tables reflecting a reduction in the state’s personal income tax rate from 5.39% to 5.19%, retroactive to January 1, 2025. The supplemental wage withholding rate has also been reduced to 5.19%.
This change is part of House Bill 111, signed into law on April 15, 2025, which outlines a plan to gradually reduce the income tax rate by 0.10% annually starting January 1, 2026, until it reaches 4.99%, subject to certain economic conditions.
No payroll adjustments are required currently. Any excess withholding will be reconciled when employees file their 2025 state income tax returns.
An updated Employer’s Tax Guide (June 2025 revision) is available from the Georgia DOR for reference.
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