ATLANTA ~ Georgia collected $3.34 billion in net taxes in September, up about $76.7 million, or 2.3%, from the same month in the previous fiscal year, according to figures released by the state.

Through the first three months of the fiscal year, net tax collections totaled $8.41 billion, an increase of $240.2 million, or 2.9%, compared with $8.17 billion through September 2025.

Sales and use taxes led the monthly increase. Gross collections reached $1.73 billion, up $136.8 million, or 8.6%, from a year earlier. Net sales tax collections rose $98.8 million, or 13.3%, while the adjusted distribution to local governments increased by $100.2 million to $880.4 million. Sales tax refunds fell by $62.2 million, the state said.

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Individual income tax collections declined by $61.3 million, or 4.1%, to about $1.42 billion. The state reported that withholding payments fell by $62 million and refunds increased by $21.6 million. Estimated payments rose by $29 million, partly offsetting those declines.

Corporate income tax collections increased by nearly $37.9 million, or 5.9%, compared with September 2025. Estimated payments rose by $126.6 million, while return payments fell by $48.2 million. Refunds increased by $33.1 million, according to the state.

Motor fuel tax collections slipped by $400,000, or 0.2%, from the previous fiscal year. Motor vehicle tag and title fee collections rose by $8.4 million, or 22.1%, while title ad valorem tax collections fell by $8.5 million, or 11.9%.

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