South Carolina
Reverse Sales Tax Calculator of South Carolina for 2024
How 2024 Sales Tax are calculated in South Carolina
The state general sales tax rate of South Carolina is 6%. In addition to the state-level sales tax, cities and municipalities in South Carolina have the authority to levy their own sales tax rates. These local rates can add up to 1%, resulting in a combined maximum sales tax rate of 9% in certain regions.
Every 2024 combined rates mentioned above are the results of South Carolina state rate (6%), the county rate (0% to 1%), the South Carolina cities rate (0% to 1%), and in some case, special rate (0% to 2%).
Variations by Purchase Type
South Carolina's sales tax rate may vary depending on the type of purchase. Examples of taxable categories may include:
- Consumer use tax
- Rental tax
- Sales tax
- Sellers use tax
- Lodgings tax
For comprehensive details, please refer to the official South Carolina government website.
South Carolina state rate(s) for 2024
Lowest possible rate: 6% (e.g., Borden, South Carolina)
Other common rates: 7% .8%,
Highest possible rate: 9% (Eutawville, South Carolina)
Average combined rate across South Carolina: 7.637%
Rates changes
Changes have been made to South Carolina's county, city and/or special rates in 2024 compared to 2023.
List of South Carolina cities and their changes (up to 15)
| City Name | County Rate | City Rate | Special Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eutawville | 1% | 0% | 2% (+1%) |
| Holly Hill | 1% | 0% | 2% (+1%) |
| Horatio | 1% | 0% | 0% (-1%) |
| State Park | 0% (-1%) | 1% (+1%) | 1% |
| Shaw A F B | 0% (-1%) | 1% (+1%) | 0% (-1%) |
| Wedgefield | 1% | 0% | 0% (-1%) |
| North Charleston | 0% (-1%) | 1% (+1%) | 2% |
| Bonneau | 0% (-1%) | 1% (+1%) | 2% (+1%) |
| Cordesville | 1% | 0% | 2% (+1%) |
| Cross | 1% | 0% | 2% (+1%) |
| Goose Creek | 0% (-1%) | 1% (+1%) | 2% |
| Huger | 0% (-1%) | 1% (+1%) | 2% |
| Jamestown | 0% (-1%) | 1% (+1%) | 2% |
| Moncks Corner | 0% (-1%) | 1% (+1%) | 2% (+1%) |
| Pineville | 1% | 0% | 2% (+1%) |
Other 2024 sales tax Facts for South Carolina
City sales taxes: 58 out of 386 cities (15.026%) in South Carolina impose a city sales tax.ZIP code impact: 113 out of 553 ZIP codes (20.434%) in South Carolina.
Most Recent Sales Tax Rate Update
The latest update to the sales tax rates was made in January 2024.