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South Carolina state income tax
South Carolina has a population of over 5 million (2019) and has an advanced manufacturing industry, with industrial outputs include textile goods, chemical products, paper products, machinery, etc. The state is also famous for its beaches and golf courses. The median household income is $50,570 (2017).
Brief summary:
- the income tax rate ranges from 0% to 7%
- no state-level payroll tax
- has standard deductions and exemptions
From Wikipedia
South Carolina tax year starts from July 01 the year before to June 30 the current year. So the tax 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]
- minus any additional tax withholdings [Total annual income – (Tax liability + All deductions + Withholdings) = Your annual paycheck]
State payroll tax
There is no state-level payroll tax.
Income tax brackets
Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax 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% |
Standard deduction
| Tax 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
| Tax year | Filing status | Personal exemption amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Dependent(s) | $4,260 |
| 2020 | Any | $0 |
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.