Income tax rate: 1–5.75% | Self-employment: Federal 15.3% self-employment tax applies to all net earnings from your side business ($142,800 wage base for Social Security portion, unlimited for Medicare). Georgia: Relatively low brackets.
Sales tax note: State rate 4%. Local jurisdictions may add additional sales tax.
| Revenue | Total Rate | Estimated Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | 18.2% | $1818 |
| $30,000 | 18.2% | $5453 |
| $50,000 | 18.2% | $9088 |
| $100,000 | 18.2% | $18175 |
Federal deduction of up to 20% of qualified business income for pass-through entities (LLC, sole proprietorship). Phaseout starts at $191,950 (single) / $383,900 (joint, 2025).
Deduct $5/sq ft (up to 300 sq ft, max $1,500) or actual expenses. Available if you use part of your home exclusively and regularly for business.
Deduct up to $1.22M (2025) in business equipment purchases in the year placed in service, rather than depreciating over time.
Deduct up to $5,000 in startup costs (legal, marketing, research) in your first year of active business.
Self-employed individuals can deduct 100% of health insurance premiums for themselves and dependents, above-the-line (no itemizing needed).
Contribute up to 25% of net earnings (max $70,000 for 2025) to a SEP IRA. Contributions are tax-deductible and grow tax-deferred.
Deduct a percentage of your internet and phone bills based on business usage. If you have a dedicated business line, it's 100% deductible.
Deduct 70¢/mile (2025 IRS rate) for business driving. Keep a mileage log. Standard mileage rate includes gas, maintenance, depreciation.
Georgia offers various tax credits for small businesses. Check GA Department of Revenue for current offerings specific to your industry and revenue level.
Filing deadline: Federal: April 15, 2026. Georgia (GA): Same date as federal (most states) or March 15 if fiscal year-end. Extensions to Oct 15 available.
Quarterly payments: Federal: Make estimated quarterly tax payments using IRS Form 1040-ES (federal) and your state equivalent. Penalties apply if you owe more than $1,000 at filing time. Pay by April 15, June 15, Sept 15, Jan 15. Georgia (GA): File quarterly state estimates using the state's equivalent of Form 1040-ES. Payment thresholds and due dates generally mirror federal.
Yes, if you expect to owe more than $1,000 in federal tax on your side business income. Georgia also requires quarterly payments if your state tax liability exceeds certain thresholds. The QBI deduction reduces your taxable income, so calculate estimated taxes on after-deduction profit.
Self-employment tax (15.3%) is federal — it's the same in every state. However, half of it is deductible on both federal and Georgia returns. If Georgia has no income tax (like TX, FL, NV), you only pay federal SE tax plus any state sales tax obligations.
Yes, the home office deduction is federal and follows IRS rules in Georgia. You can use the simplified method ($5/sq ft, max $1,500) or actual expenses. Georgia generally follows federal rules but may have different forms — check Georgia Department of Revenue instructions.
Georgia requires sales tax collection if you sell physical products or certain digital services to customers within the state. You likely need a sales tax permit. Sales tax rates vary by locality and product type.
Failure to report can trigger audits, penalties, and interest. Most states share information with the IRS. If your side business is structured as an LLC, the state may require annual reports and franchise tax payments regardless of profitability.
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