South Carolina State Income Tax - Tax Year 2012
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QuickFact: The average family pays $1,183.00 in South Carolina income taxes. [1]
Rank: 33rd out of 51
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South Carolina Income Tax Table
| Tax Bracket (Single) [2] | Tax Bracket (Couple) [3] | Marginal Tax Rate |
| $0+ | $0+ | 0.00% |
| $2,760+ | $2,760+ | 3.00% |
| $5,520+ | $5,520+ | 4.00% |
| $8,280+ | $8,280+ | 5.00% |
| $11,040+ | $11,040+ | 6.00% |
| $13,800+ | $13,800+ | 7.00% |
Learn how marginal tax brackets work 
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South Carolina Income Tax Calculator
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The South Carolina Income Tax
South Carolina collects a state income tax at a maximum marginal tax rate of 7.00%, spread across six tax brackets. Unlike the Federal Income Tax, South Carolina's state income tax does not provide couples filing jointly with expanded income tax brackets. There are a total of thirteen states with higher marginal income tax rates then South Carolina.
Tax brackets in South Carolina are adjusted for inflation each year, which usually results in a small tax increase. Release dates for tax bracket inflation adjustments vary by state, but South carolina generally releases the current year's brackets after the end of the previous tax year, There are -35 days left until Tax Day, on April 15th 2013.
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South Carolina Tax Deductions
Income tax deductions are expenses that can be deducted from your gross pre-tax income. Using deductions is an excellent way to reduce your South Carolina income tax and maximize your refund, so be sure to research deductions that you mey be able to claim on your Federal and South Carolina tax returns. For details on specific deductions available in South Carolina, see the list of South Carolina income tax deductions.
4.1 - South Carolina Standard Deduction
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The South Carolina standard deduction is $5,800.00 for individuals and $11,600.00 for married couples filing jointly. The standard deduction may be chosen instead of filing an itemized deduction on your South Carolina tax return.
4.2 - South Carolina Personal Exemptions
- South Carolina's personal income tax exemptions include a personal exemption of $3,700.00. You can deduct one single exemption from your gross income if you are responsible for supporting yourself financially.
4.3 - South Carolina Dependent Deduction
- South Carolina has a dependent exemption of $3,700.00. You may claim one dependent examption for each of the children, relatives, or others who live with and are supported by you as described § 152 of the IRC (Internal Revenue Code).
4.4 - South Carolina Itemized Deductions
- South Carolina allows itemized deductions, and you can claim the same itemized deductions on your South Carolina tax return as you do on your Federal tax return. You must choose between itemizing your deductions and choosing the South Carolina standard deduction, so it's generally only worth itemizing your deductions if your itemized total is more then the South Carolina and Federal standard deductions. For more details, visit the list of South Carolina itemized deductions.
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South Carolina Income Tax Forms
Tax-Rates.org provides easy access to five of the most commonly used South Carolina income tax forms, in downloadable PDF format. For all of the tax forms we provide, visit our South Carolina tax forms library or the Department of Revenue 's tax forms page.
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Form SC-1040 - Individual Income Tax ReturnForm SC-1040 is the general income tax return for South Carolina residents. SC-1040 can be eFiled, or a paper copy can be filed via mail.
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Form SC-1040ES - Estimated Individual Income Tax ReturnYou must pay estimated income tax if you are self employed or do not pay sufficient tax witholding. Estimated tax payments must be sent to the South Carolina Department of Revenue on a quarterly basis.
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Form SC-1040TC - Tax Credit FormComplete and attach form SC-1040TC if you claim any tax credits.
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Form SC-2210 - Estimated Tax Underpayment FormIf you failed to pay or underpaid your estimated taxes for the past tax year, you must file form SC-2210 to calculate any interest or penalties due with your income tax return.
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Income Tax General Info - Individual Income Tax BookletIf you need to file taxes in South Carolina, we recommend that you browse this booklet for some more specific information on Income tax in the state.
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Printable South Carolina Tax Table & Tax Reference
Tax-Rates.org provides a printable South Carolina datasheet including an income tax table, a list of South Carolina tax deductions, important URLs and addresses, and more. This document is in PDF format.
If you are not a resident of South Carolina, have a complicated tax return, or have other specialized circumstances you may need to download additional tax forms from the Department of Revenue website. You can find all of South Carolina's 2013 income tax forms on the Department of Revenue income tax forms page 
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How To File Your South Carolina Income Tax Return
Once you've filled out your South Carolina income tax return, you have several options for filing and paying your income tax. You can mail your return to the Department of Revenue at the correct address below, and include your payment by check or money order. You may also electronically file your South Carolina tax return through a tax preparer or using online tax software, and pay your taxes instantly using direct debit or a credit card (an additional credit card fee may apply).
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Where To Send Your South Carolina Tax Return
If you filled out physical tax return forms, mail your completed South Carolina income tax return to the South Carolina Department of Revenue no later then January 1st. Please be sure to send your completed tax forms to the correct address for your filing type.
Income Tax Returns (No Payment) Long Form Processing Center PO Box 101100 Columbia, SC 29211-0100 |
Income Tax Returns (Payment Enclosed) Taxable Processing Center PO Box 101105 Columbia, SC 29211-0105 |
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e-Filing: Submit Your South Carolina Tax Return Online
You can save time and money by electronically filing your South Carolina income tax directly with the Department of Revenue . Benefits of e-Filing your South Carolina tax return include instant submission, error checking, and faster refund response times. Most tax preparers can electronically file your return for you, or you can do it yourself using free or paid income tax software, like the examples listed below.
To e-file your South Carolina and Federal income tax returns, you need a piece of tax software that is certified for eFile by the IRS. While most in-depth tax software charges a fee, there are several free options available through the states, and simple versions are also offered free of charge by most tax software companies.
The two most popular tax software packages are H&R Block At Home, sold by the H&R Block tax preparation company, and TurboTax Federal & State, sold by the Intuit software company. Both companies produce multiple editions for simple to very complex tax returns, so be sure to carefully compare the features offered by each package.
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Getting Your South Carolina Tax Refund
If your state tax witholdings are greater then the amount of income tax you owe the state of South Carolina, you will receive an income tax refund check from the government to make up the difference.
It should take one to three weeks for your refund check to be processed after your income tax return is recieved. E-filing your return and filing early can help ensure your refund check gets sent as quickly as possible.
Once you've filed your tax return, all you have to do is wait for your refund to arrive. If you want to check the status of your South Carolina tax refund, you can visit the South Carolina Department of Revenue Income Tax Refund page.
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References
- Our state ranking and income tax figures are based on a family of four (married parents with two children) earning the national median household income of $50,000 per year. Deductions and personal exemptions are taken into account, but some state-specific deductions and tax credit programs may not be accounted for.
- Before the official 2013 South Carolina income tax rates are released, provisional 2013 tax rates are based on South Carolina's 2012 income tax brackets.
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The 2013 state personal income tax brackets are updated from the South Carolina Department of Revenue and Tax Foundation data.
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South Carolina tax forms are sourced from the South Carolina Department of Revenue income tax forms page, and are updated on a yearly basis. Please make sure the South Carolina forms you are using are up-to-date.
