Accountant 1099 vs W2 Tax Calculator in Georgia

A 1099 accountant in Georgia pays a flat 4.99% state tax on net profit, stacked on federal income tax and the 15.3% self-employment tax a W-2 employer would have split with you. Georgia cut its flat rate to 4.99% for 2026 under HB 463, and no city adds a local income tax.