South Carolina Income Tax Calculator (2026 Filing Season)
South Carolina 2025 brackets: 3%–6.2%, depending on income and filing status.
Top rate is being stepped down toward 6.0% as revenue targets are met.
We subtract South Carolina's standard deduction ($15,000) automatically.
The same $75,000 income in a no-income-tax state (Texas, Florida, Tennessee…) would owe $0 in state income tax — a difference of $3,062 per year.
We only store your state and filing status — never your income.
South Carolina 2025 Tax Brackets
Single
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 0% |
| $3,460 | 3% |
| $17,330 | 6.2% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 0% |
| $3,460 | 3% |
| $17,330 | 6.2% |
Standard deduction: $15,000 (single) / $30,000 (married filing jointly) — subtracted automatically in the estimator above.
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Educational estimate only — excludes credits, itemized deductions, and local income taxes except where noted. 2025 tax-year data, verified 2026-06. Not tax advice; confirm with the South Carolina revenue department or a tax professional before filing.