Sales Tax Calculator, South Carolina
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South Carolina has a 6% state sales tax. Counties add up to 3%, bringing combined rates to as high as 9% in some areas.
South Carolina has a $300 cap on sales tax for motor vehicles. Groceries are exempt in most of the state.
▶US State Sales Tax Rates Reference
| State | State Rate |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 4% |
| Alaska | No tax |
| Arizona | 5.6% |
| Arkansas | 6.5% |
| California | 7.25% |
| Colorado | 2.9% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% |
| Delaware | No tax |
| Florida | 6% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Idaho | 6% |
| Illinois | 6.25% |
| Indiana | 7% |
| Iowa | 6% |
| Kansas | 6.5% |
| Kentucky | 6% |
| Louisiana | 4.45% |
| Maine | 5.5% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Minnesota | 6.875% |
| Mississippi | 7% |
| Missouri | 4.225% |
| Montana | No tax |
| Nebraska | 5.5% |
| Nevada | 6.85% |
| New Hampshire | No tax |
| New Jersey | 6.625% |
| New Mexico | 4.875% |
| New York | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% |
| North Dakota | 5% |
| Ohio | 5.75% |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% |
| Oregon | No tax |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 7% |
| South Carolina | 6% |
| South Dakota | 4.2% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Texas | 6.25% |
| Utah | 4.85% |
| Vermont | 6% |
| Virginia | 4.3% |
| Washington | 6.5% |
| West Virginia | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Wyoming | 4% |
| District of Columbia | 6% |
▶Canadian Provincial Tax Rates Reference
| Province / Territory | Tax Type | Combined Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | GST only | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | HST | 15% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 15% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST 9.975% | 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST 6% | 11% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% |
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General calculator →Frequently Asked Questions, Sales Tax Calculator in South Carolina
What is the South Carolina sales tax rate?↓
South Carolina has a 6% state sales tax. Counties can add local option sales taxes of up to 3%, bringing combined rates to between 6% and 9%. Charleston County has a combined rate of 9%. Greenville County is 6%. Columbia (Richland County) is 8%. Most South Carolina counties have combined rates between 7% and 9%, depending on which local options they have enacted.
How is sales tax on cars calculated in South Carolina?↓
South Carolina caps sales tax on motor vehicles at $500 (raised from the long-standing $300 cap). This means regardless of the vehicle's purchase price, the maximum sales tax you will pay is $500. On a $50,000 vehicle, sales tax would be $500 instead of the $3,000 it would be at the full 6% rate. This cap makes South Carolina attractive for large vehicle purchases compared to states that apply full sales tax.
What is exempt from South Carolina sales tax?↓
South Carolina exempts most unprepared food (groceries) from state sales tax, though local taxes may still apply. Prescription drugs, most medical equipment, and farm machinery are exempt. Prepared food, restaurant meals, and alcohol are fully taxable. South Carolina also holds an annual sales tax holiday in early August for clothing, school supplies, computers, and linens.
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