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Calculate South Carolina sales tax with our easy-to-use Sales Tax Calculator. Get exact tax rates for goods and services in the Palmetto State.
South Carolina’s sales tax system includes a statewide base rate plus local surtaxes that can vary by county. Whether you're a business owner ensuring compliance or a consumer calculating your total cost, our South Carolina Sales Tax Calculator simplifies the process.
Simply enter your purchase amount and the correct tax rate, and you'll instantly see the total cost, including tax. This tool helps ensure accuracy, so you always charge or pay the right amount.
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South Carolina has a statewide base sales tax rate of 6%, but counties can impose additional local option sales taxes (LOST), resulting in higher total rates depending on the location. Local option taxes can add up to 3% additional tax (depending on the county), leading to a maximum combined rate of up to 9% in some areas.
Because South Carolina has both state and county sales taxes, calculating the correct total tax amount requires knowing your local rate. Once you’ve done that, follow these steps:
Multiply the Purchase Amount by the total Sales Tax Rate to determine the Tax Amount
Add the Tax Amount to the original Purchase Amount to find the Total Cost
You can use these formulas or use our calculator for a faster answer.
Sales Tax = Purchase Amount × Sales Tax Rate
Total Cost = Purchase Amount + Sales Tax
While most retail sales in South Carolina are taxable, certain goods and services qualify for exemptions under state law.
Fully exempt from sales tax.
Exempt from state sales tax, but some counties may still apply local taxes.
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Qualifies for exemptions in certain cases.
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Some purchases made by nonprofits are tax-exempt as well as foodstuffs sold to these organizations.
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Exempt if used directly in production.
Electricity, natural gas, fuel oil, kerosene, gas, coal, or any other combustible heating material or substance used for residential purposes.
1California Tax and Fee Administration: California City & County Sales & Use Tax Rates (effective October 1, 2024)
2California Tax and Fee Administration: Laws, Regulations and Annotations
South Carolina offers an annual tax-free weekend, where specific purchases are exempt from sales tax. This Back-to-School Tax Holiday exempts clothing, school supplies, computers, and select home goods for one weekend in August.
For a complete list of exemptions, visit the South Carolina Department of Revenue1 website.
3California Tax and Fee Administration: California City & County Sales & Use Tax Rates (effective October 1, 2024)
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1 dor.sc.gov: Sales & Use Tax - Exemptions
