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South Carolina Sales Tax (2026)

Info: Statewide sales and use tax is 6%. Counties may add voter-approved local sales taxes (Local Option, Capital Projects, School District, Transportation, and others, generally 1% each), so combined rates run about 6% to 9% by county.

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Statewide sales and use tax is 6%. Counties may add voter-approved local sales taxes (Local Option, Capital Projects, School District, Transportation, and others, generally 1% each), so combined rates run about 6% to 9% by county.

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