Alpharetta, GA Sales Tax Rate and Calculator
The combined rate is 7.75% as of October 1, 2026. Enter an amount to see the tax.
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Alpharetta sales tax rate: 7.75%
The combined sales tax rate in Alpharetta, GA is 7.75% as of October 1, 2026: 4% state plus 3.75% in Fulton County local taxes (MARTA, LOST, education and transportation). Alpharetta has about 65,818 residents.
At 7.75%, a $500 purchase in Alpharetta adds $38.75 in tax and a $2,000 one adds $155.00. With a median household income of $146,581 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023), that larger bill equals about 5% of a week's income here.
Groceries are taxed at 3.75% in Alpharetta (local taxes only: Georgia exempts food from its 4% rate, and the DOR miscellaneous rate chart of October 1, 2026 states that "exempt food is subject to all applicable local taxes"). Rates can change at the start of each quarter. Source: Georgia revenue department, read October 13, 2026.
Georgia Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
4.00%
Alpharetta Local Rate
3.75%
Alpharetta Combined
7.75%
Local rates vary by city, county and special district. State rate source: Georgia revenue department, checked October 13, 2026.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are taxed at 3.75% in Alpharetta (local taxes only: Georgia exempts food from its 4% rate, and the DOR miscellaneous rate chart of October 1, 2026 states that "exempt food is subject to all applicable local taxes")
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Alpharetta
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.94 | $26.94 |
| $100.00 | $7.75 | $107.75 |
| $500.00 | $38.75 | $538.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $77.50 | $1,077.50 |
Based on the Alpharetta combined rate of 7.75% (October 1, 2026).
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