South Dakota income tax calculator
South Dakota doesn’t tax wages. Here is what you do pay, and how much more you keep than in other states.
No state income tax. Ranks #5 of 51 for this income (1 = lowest).
South Dakota income tax in 2026
South Dakota has no personal income tax.
This is a simplified model: it covers the main deduction, exemptions and brackets but not every state credit. Check the South Dakota Department of Revenue for your return. More in the methodology.
Questions people ask
Does South Dakota have a state income tax?
South Dakota has no personal income tax.
What taxes do I still pay in South Dakota?
Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still apply in full. States without an income tax usually lean more on sales, property or business taxes.
Do I file a state return in South Dakota?
Not for wages. If you earned income in another state that taxes it, you may have to file there as a non-resident.
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