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Most in SC would pay hundreds more initially under state income tax overhaul, report says
A tax bill will set a flat 3.99% tax for all South Carolinians in 2026, but there are winners and losers in this new bill.
New South Carolina Income Tax Cut Might Eat Your Cash
South Carolina’s flat income tax bill could have the majority of residents paying higher income taxes. Find out how.
South Carolina’s flat tax proposal would initially raise rates for most
In the battle between states to have the lowest and most attractive tax policies, South Carolina Republicans are making an ...
Report: An income tax cut plan could make more than half in SC pay more taxes
Republicans at the State House unveiled a tax reform plan they touted as transformative for South Carolina, describing it ...
SC's 'historic' flat-rate income tax plan could result in higher tax bills for most people
South Carolina might do away with a progressive income tax system altogether, replacing it with a regressive flat tax. Here's ...
More than half of SC income tax filers could soon pay more under GOP bill
Republicans at the State House unveiled a tax reform plan they touted as transformative for South Carolina, describing it ...
Proposed SC income tax change creates messaging battle as 6 in 10 would initially pay more
State Rep. Sarita Edgerton, R-Spartanburg, said South Carolina has no guarantee the flat income tax will ever reach 2.49%, ...
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SC House bill aims to lower income tax rate, some say it takes away crucial deductions
A bill in the statehouse is looking to cut the income tax rate for the 2026 tax year.H.4216 aims to lower South Carolina’s ...
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Almost 60% of SC taxpayers would owe more income taxes for 2026 under GOP bill
Legislation touted by GOP leaders as making South Carolina’s tax code appear more competitive would require most tax filers ...
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Ulbrich: What’s wrong with S.C.’s income tax reform bill
South Carolina’s new proposal for a flat income tax, H. 4216,  seems to be on the fast track for what is billed as a tax cut.
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SC income tax bill is discussed for first time
Columbia S.C. (WSPA) – South Carolina state leaders introduced a bill last week which could affect the amount of income tax you pay. The income tax in South Carolina currently ranges from 0 ...