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Standard — file nonresident return if onsite

South Carolina

Work State Tax Rate
1.99% on income up to $30,000; 5.21% on income over $30,000 (H.4216, effective tax year 2026, signed April 15, 2026). Replaces the prior three-bracket system with 6.0% top rate. Automatic trigger reductions toward zero begin in 2027 if revenue grows ≥5%.
Withholding Starts
Day 1
Law Last Updated
Apr 15, 2026

Employee Obligations (Which Returns YOU Must File)

If you physically work in South Carolina, file a nonresident South Carolina return (tax rate: 1.99% on income up to $30,000; 5.21% on income over $30,000 (H.4216, effective tax year 2026, signed April 15, 2026). Replaces the prior three-bracket system with 6.0% top rate. Automatic trigger reductions toward zero begin in 2027 if revenue grows ≥5%.). Then file your New Jersey return and claim the Schedule A credit so you don't get taxed twice on the same income.

Employer Obligations (What Your Employer Must Withhold & Remit)

Register for withholding and unemployment from day 1. Unemployment applies to the first $14,000 of wages. The South Carolina DOR will issue updated withholding tables under H.4216 — check dor.sc.gov for current tables.

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Employee/Individual Tax Source: https://dor.sc.gov/news/information-about-h-4216
Employer/Withholding Source: https://dor.sc.gov/withholding
Row last reviewed: Apr 27, 2026Home state credit form: Schedule A

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.