Retirement Tax Breakdown for South Carolina Residents

Complete South Carolina retirement tax guide: income tax rates, capital gains treatment, Social Security and pension taxation, property taxes, and sales tax. Overall retiree-friendliness rank: #19 of 51.

State Income Tax
6.4% top rate

3 bracket(s)

Capital Gains Rate
6.4%

Treated as ordinary income

Property Tax Rate
0.53%

#42 (High)

Sales Tax Rate
7.5%

State 6% + local avg 7.5%

Tax-Friendly State

South Carolina exempts Social Security and offers a $15,000 retirement income deduction for those 65+. Property taxes are among the lowest in the US.

Retirement Income Taxation

Social Security

Not taxed

Pension Income

Taxable

Retirement Exemption

$15,000 (age 65+)

Tax Comparison Summary

State income tax6.4% top
Capital gains6.4%
Property tax0.53% effective
Sales tax7.5% combined
Overall retiree rank#19 of 51

South Carolina Income Tax Brackets

State Tax Bracket Schedule

RateFromTo
0%$0$3,460
3%$3,460$17,330
6.4%$17,330No limit

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