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South Carolina

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You live here. South Carolina taxes all your income regardless of where you earn it. Use SC1040TC to claim credit for taxes paid to other states so you don't get double-taxed.

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)

This is your home state. File South Carolina Form SC1040 reporting all income. Claim SC1040TC for taxes paid to other states.

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: SC1040TC

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.