South Dakota Tax Rates, Collections, and Burdens
How does South Dakota’s tax code compare? South Dakota does not have an individual income tax. South Dakota also does not have a corporate income tax. South Dakota has a 4.20 percent state sales tax rate and an average combined state and local sales tax rate of 6.11 percent. South Dakota has a 1.01 percent effective property tax rate on owner-occupied housing value.
South Dakota does not have an estate tax or inheritance tax. South Dakota has a 30 cents per gallon gas tax rate and a $1.53 cigarette excise tax rate. The State of South Dakota collects $4,619 in state and local tax collections per capita. South Dakota has $7,398 in state and local debt per capita and has a 100 percent funded ratio of public pension plans. Overall, South Dakota’s tax system ranks 2nd on our 2024 State Business Tax Climate Index.
Each state’s tax code is a multifaceted system with many moving parts, and South Dakota is no exception. The first step towards understanding South Dakota’s tax code is knowing the basics. How does South Dakota collect tax revenue? Click the tabs below to learn more! You can also explore our state tax maps, which are compiled from our annual publication, Facts & Figures 2024: How Does Your State Compare?
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