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North Carolinaworking inSouth Dakota
No Income Tax — nothing to file here
South Dakota
Work State Tax Rate
None (repealed 1943)
Withholding Starts
N/A
Law Last Updated
N/A
Employee Obligations (Which Returns YOU Must File)
South Dakota has no state income tax. File your North Carolina return only. No nonresident return needed in South Dakota.
Employer Obligations (What Your Employer Must Withhold & Remit)
Register for unemployment only. Unemployment applies to the first $15,000 of wages.
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Employee/Individual Tax Source: https://dor.sd.gov/individuals/taxes/
Employer/Withholding Source: https://dor.sd.gov/businesses/taxes/
Row last reviewed: May 4, 2026Home state credit form: Form D-400TC
This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always consult a licensed CPA or tax attorney for your specific situation. All information researched as of March 21, 2026.