South Carolina: Sales Tax Handbook

South Carolina:

2025 South Carolina Sales Tax Changes

Over the past year, there have been eleven local sales tax rate changes in South Carolina. This table lists each changed tax jurisdiction, the amount of the change, and the towns and cities in which the modified tax rates apply. This page will be updated monthly as new sales tax rates are released. For other states, see our list of nationwide sales tax rate changes.

Change Date	Tax Jurisdiction	Sales Tax Change	Cities Affected
April 2025	Jasper	Raised from 8% to 9%	Okatie, Ridgeland, Hardeeville, Varnville, Yemassee, Early Branch, Pineland, Garnett, Tillman and Coosawhatchie
February 2025	Sumter	Raised from 7% to 8%	Sumter, Wedgefield, Shaw A F B and Horatio
February 2025	Beaufort	Lowered from 7% to 6%	Beaufort, Ladys Island, Saint Helena Island, Port Royal, Sheldon, Daufuskie Island, Lobeco and Dale
February 2025	Clarendon	Lowered from 8% to 7%	Sumter, Manning, Lake City, Summerton, Pinewood, Turbeville, Greeleyville, Alcolu, Olanta, New Zion, Cades, Gable, Davis Station and Sardinia
February 2025	Georgetown	Raised from 6% to 7%	Pawleys Island and Georgetown
February 2025	Port Royal	Lowered from 7% to 6%	Beaufort
February 2025	Hardeeville	Raised from 8% to 9%	Okatie, Ridgeland and Hardeeville
February 2025	Summerville	Lowered from 9% to 7%	Summerville
February 2025	Williamsburg	Lowered from 8% to 7%	Georgetown, Kingstree, Andrews, Hemingway, Johnsonville, Salters, Nesmith and Lane
February 2025	Hilton Head Island	Lowered from 7% to 6%	Hilton Head Island
September 2024	Jenkinsville	Raised from 7% to 8%	Jenkinsville

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