South Carolina income tax calculator
South Carolina taxes income at rates from 3% to 6%. See your South Carolina tax next to federal and payroll tax.
Effective state rate 4.0% · top rate 6%. Ranks #34 of 51 for this income (1 = lowest).
South Carolina income tax in 2026
South Carolina starts from federal taxable income; its top rate has been falling toward 6% and below.
South Carolina brackets (single filers)
| Rate | Taxable income over |
|---|---|
| 0% | $0 |
| 3% | $3,560 |
| 6% | $17,830 |
The same brackets apply to every filing status. South Carolina starts from federal taxable income.
This is a simplified model: it covers the main deduction, exemptions and brackets but not every state credit. Check the South Carolina Department of Revenue for your return. More in the methodology.
Questions people ask
What is the South Carolina income tax rate for 2026?
South Carolina has graduated rates from 3% to 6% in 2026. South Carolina starts from federal taxable income; its top rate has been falling toward 6% and below.
How much South Carolina tax will I pay on $75,000?
Enter $75,000 in the calculator above for your filing status; it shows the exact bracket split, the effective state rate and how South Carolina ranks against every other state at that income.
Does South Carolina have local income taxes?
South Carolina does not have widespread local income taxes, so the state figure is usually the whole story.
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