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How does South Carolina’s tax code compare? South Carolina has a graduated individual income tax, with rates ranging from 0.00 percent to 6.50 percent. South Carolina also has a flat 5.00 percent corporate income tax rate. South Carolina has a 6.00 percent state sales tax rate, a max local sales tax rate of 3.00 percent, and an average combined state and local sales tax rate of 7.43 percent. South Carolina’s tax system ranks 31st overall on our 2023 State Business Tax Climate Index.
Each state’s tax code is a multifaceted system with many moving parts, and South Carolina is no exception. The first step towards understanding South Carolina’s tax code is knowing the basics. How does South Carolina 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: How Does Your State Compare?
