South Carolina Quarterly Estimated Tax Calculator 2026
South Carolina has graduated income tax rates from 0.0% to 6.4%, included in your quarterly payments. Use this calculator to estimate your quarterly tax payments including self-employment tax and federal income tax plus South Carolina state income tax.
Your 2026 Quarterly Payments — South Carolina
Total Annual Tax
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Per Quarter
$0
Take Home
$0
Effective Rate
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Tax Breakdown
Quarterly Estimated Taxes in South Carolina
As a self-employed worker in South Carolina, your quarterly estimated tax payments need to cover three components: federal self-employment tax (15.3% on 92.35% of net earnings), federal income tax, and South Carolina state income tax. South Carolina has graduated income tax rates from 0.0% to 6.4%, included in your quarterly payments.
State note: South Carolina is phasing down its top rate.
South Carolina Income Tax Brackets (2026)
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $3,460 | 0.00% |
| $3,460 – $17,330 | 3.00% |
| Over $17,330 | 6.40% |
Does South Carolina Require Separate State Quarterly Payments?
Most states with income tax, including South Carolina, require their own separate quarterly estimated tax payments if you expect to owe state income tax. Check your state's tax authority website for state-specific forms and due dates, which may differ from federal deadlines.
2026 Federal Quarterly Due Dates
Regardless of which state you're in, the federal quarterly estimated tax due dates for 2026 are: Q1 — April 15, Q2 — June 15, Q3 — September 15, and Q4 — January 15, 2027. Payments are made using Form 1040-ES and can be submitted via IRS Direct Pay, EFTPS, or by mail.
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South Carolina Tax Quick Facts
- Income Tax
- Yes
- Tax Type
- graduated
- Top Rate
- 6.40%
- SE Tax Rate
- 15.3%
- SS Wage Base
- $176,100