South Carolina Income Tax Calculator
2026 rulesEnter your pay to see your 2026 South Carolina income tax next to federal tax and FICA, and what's left per paycheck.
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South Carolina income tax
- Gross income$75,000
- Pre-tax deductions-$5,000
- Federal income tax-$6,570
- Social Security (6.2%)-$4,650
- Medicare (1.45%)-$1,088
- South Carolina taxable income$63,180
- South Carolina income tax-$2,326
- Take-home pay (yearly)$55,367
- Per biweekly paycheck$2,129
- Per month$4,614
- South Carolina marginal rate5.21%
- South Carolina effective rate3.32%
- Total tax as a share of gross19.5%
South Carolina at a glance
- Rates
- South Carolina taxes income at 2 rates from 1.99% to 5.21%.
- Deductions
- For 2026 you get a standard deduction of $15,000 single or $30,000 joint.
- Social Security
- South Carolina doesn't tax Social Security benefits.
- Capital gains
- South Carolina deducts 44% of net long-term capital gain.
South Carolina's deduction phases out as federal AGI rises above $40,000 single or $80,000 joint.
South Carolina tax brackets for 2026
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 1.99% | $0 – $30,000 |
| 5.21% | over $30,000 |
Questions
What is the South Carolina income tax rate for 2026?
South Carolina taxes income at 2 rates from 1.99% to 5.21%. For 2026 you get a standard deduction of $15,000 single or $30,000 joint.
Does South Carolina tax Social Security?
No. South Carolina doesn't tax Social Security benefits.
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