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.
3 bracket(s)
Treated as ordinary income
#42 (High)
State 6% + local avg 7.5%
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.
Not taxed
Taxable
$15,000 (age 65+)
| Rate | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0 | $3,460 |
| 3% | $3,460 | $17,330 |
| 6.4% | $17,330 | No limit |
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