South Carolina Paycheck Calculator
Calculate your take home pay after federal & South Carolina taxes
Last updated on Jul 20 2021
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South Carolina state income tax
Brief summary:
- the income tax rate ranges from 0% to 7%
- no state-level payroll tax
- has standard deductions and exemptions
- has a Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
South Carolina fiscal year starts from July 01 the year before to June 30 the current year. So the fiscal year 2021 will start from July 01 2020 to June 30 2021.
Calculating your South Carolina state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal paycheck calculator:
- figure out your filing status
- work out your adjusted gross income [Total annual income – Adjustments = Adjusted gross income]
- calculate your taxable income [Adjusted gross income – (Post-tax deductions + Exemptions) = Taxable income]
- understand your tax liability [Taxable income × Tax rate = Tax liability]
- determine whether your tax liability is more than your tax credits and withheld
- Tax liability – (Credits + Withheld) = What you owe or
- (Credits + Withheld) – Tax liability = Tax refunds
State payroll tax
There is no state-level payroll tax.
Income tax brackets
Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Fiscal year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $3,070 | 0.00% |
| $3,070 – $6,150 | 3.00% | ||
| $6,150 – $9,230 | 4.00% | ||
| $9,230 – $12,310 | 5.00% | ||
| $12,310 – $15,400 | 6.00% | ||
| $15,400+ | 7.00% | ||
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $3,030 | 0.00% |
| $3,030 – $6,060 | 3.00% | ||
| $6,060 – $9,090 | 4.00% | ||
| $9,090 – $12,120 | 5.00% | ||
| $12,120 – $15,160 | 6.00% | ||
| $15,160+ | 7.00% |
Deductions
| Fiscal year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Exemptions
| Fiscal year | Filing status | Personal exemption amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Dependent(s) | $4,260 |
| 2020 | Any | $0 |
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
| Fiscal year | Percentage of Federal EITC | Refundable |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83.33% | No |
| 2020 | 62.50% | No |
Child Tax Credit (CTC)
There is no state-level CTC.
FAQs
What taxes do South Carolinian pay?
No state-level income tax if you earn less than $3070 per year. If not, your South Carolina income tax ranges from 3% to 7%. No payroll tax.
How much do you make after taxes in South Carolina?
The take home pay after taxes for a single filer who earns $51,000 per annual is $40,506.30.
For a married couple with a combined annual income of $102,000, it is $80,796.50 after taxes.