South Carolina Income Tax Calculator
Calculate your federal & South Carolina income taxes
Updated for 2023 tax year on Jan 01, 2023
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South Carolina income tax calculation
Nicknamed the Palmetto State, South Carolina has a strong growing manufacturing industry. The state’s median household income is $62,542 (2021).
Brief summary of South Carolina state income tax:
- state income tax rate ranges from 0% to 7%
- no state-level payroll tax
- has state-level standard deduction and exemptions
From Wikipedia
Calculating your South Carolina state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal income tax calculator:
- Determine your filing status
- Work out your adjusted gross income [Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income]
- Calculate your state taxable income [Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income]
- Figure out your state/local tax liability [State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability]
State payroll tax
There is no state-level payroll tax.
State income tax brackets
Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $3,200 | 0% |
| $3,200 – $6,410 | 3% | ||
| $6,410 – $9,620 | 4% | ||
| $9,620 – $12,820 | 5% | ||
| $12,820 – $16,040 | 6% | ||
| $16,040+ | 7% | ||
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $3,070 | 0% |
| $3,070 – $6,150 | 3% | ||
| $6,150 – $9,230 | 4% | ||
| $9,230 – $12,310 | 5% | ||
| $12,310 – $15,400 | 6% | ||
| $15,400+ | 7% | ||
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $3,030 | 0% |
| $3,030 – $6,060 | 3% | ||
| $6,060 – $9,090 | 4% | ||
| $9,090 – $12,120 | 5% | ||
| $12,120 – $15,160 | 6% | ||
| $15,160+ | 7% |
State standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,950 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $25,900 | |
| Head of Household | $19,400 | |
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,550 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $25,100 | |
| Head of Household | $18,800 | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,200 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $24,400 | |
| Head of Household | $18,350 |
State exemptions
| Tax year | Filing status | Personal exemption amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Dependent(s) | 4,300 |
| 2021 | Dependent(s) | $4,260 |
| 2020 | Any | $0 |
FAQs
How do I calculate my South Carolina income tax?
Calculate your South Carolina state income tax with the following six steps.
- Determine your filing status
- Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income
- Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income
- State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability
How much is $51000 a year after taxes in South Carolina?
With an annual salary of $51,000, a single filing South Carolinian will have a income tax of $10,380.60. His/her take home pay will be $40,619.40.