South Carolina Has the 9th Lowest Tax Rates in the Country

With Tax Day looming and 91% of Americans thinking filing taxes should be free, WalletHub today released its 2025 Taxpayer Survey, as well as its yearly report on the States with the Highest & Lowest Tax Rates, in order to help people better understand this confusing time of year. You can find highlights from both below, followed by the full list of WalletHub’s 2025 taxpayer resources.
Tax Rates in South Carolina (1=Lowest; 25=Avg.):

9^th – Overall Effective State & Local Tax Rate
19^th – Income Tax
5^th – Real-Estate Tax
15^th – Sales & Excise Taxes

2025 Taxpayer Survey

Tax Filing Cost: 91% of Americans think filing taxes should be free.
Inflation Concerns: 7 in 10 Americans are more worried about inflation than taxes right now.
Tax vs. Jury Duty: Nearly 1 in 3 people would rather do jury duty than their taxes.
Tax Fairness: 77% of people believe that the rich don’t pay their fair share in taxes.
Tax Day Fears: 35% of people fear not having enough money to pay on Tax Day, while 22% worry about making a mathematical mistake, and 20% are concerned about identity theft.
Tax Evasion Awareness: More than 1 in 4 Americans know someone who has cheated on their taxes.