Budget & Taxes (Tax Incentives)

in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4690: Homestead Exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-250, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION ALLOWED FOR PERSONS WHO ARE OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS, DISABLED, OR LEGALLY BLIND, SO AS TO INCREASE THE EXEMPTION AMOUNT FROM THE FIRST FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE FIRST ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE HOMESTEAD; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 12-37-245 RELATING TO AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases property tax exemption for seniors/disabled, providing direct tax relief to vulnerable groups per bill's amendment to exemption amount.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 21, 2026

H 4596: Property Tax Exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN INCREASES IN PROPERTY TAX ARE EXEMPT FOR INDIVIDUALS SIXTY-FIVE AND OLDER.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for seniors (65+) by exempting certain property tax increases, aligning with tax relief for lower-income groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 21, 2026

H 4595: Property Tax Exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE OVER SIXTY-FIVE OR ARE FULLY DISABLED VETERANS AND WHOSE PRIMARY RESIDENCE IS NOT ENCUMBERED WITH A MORTGAGE LIEN.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for seniors/disabled veterans, reducing tax burden on vulnerable groups - direct tax relief aligning with support indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts seniors/veterans from property tax on mortgage-free homes, reducing housing costs for vulnerable homeowners.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill provides property tax exemption for eligible veterans (over 65 or fully disabled) on primary residence, directly expanding financial benefits for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Mortgages Property Taxes

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 21, 2026

H 4580: Property Tax Exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS ON THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE REACHED AGE SEVENTY.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for seniors (70+), reducing tax burden on fixed-income residents, aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 21, 2026

H 4700: Property tax exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO THE HOME AND VEHICLE PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR DISABLED VETERANS, SO AS TO ALLOW DISABLED VETERANS WHO ARE NOT TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED TO CLAIM A PERCENTAGE OF THE EXEMPTION EQUAL TO THE PERCENTAGE OF THE DISABLED VETERAN'S SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands property tax exemption for disabled veterans, providing tax relief through broader eligibility under existing exemption framework.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands property tax exemption eligibility for non-totally disabled veterans based on disability percentage, strengthening benefit access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4619: Small Business Sales Tax Exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE A SALES TAX EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN SALES FROM A SMALL BUSINESS.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides sales tax exemption for small businesses, reducing their tax burden and aligning with tax relief indicators under Budget & Taxes policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Tax Incentives Tags Small Business

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 21, 2026

H 4598: Property Tax Exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-220, RELATING TO PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR AN EXEMPTION FOR ONE PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLE OWNED OR LEASED BY AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS REACHED THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for seniors (65+), reducing tax burden on fixed-income individuals, aligning with tax relief support for lower/middle income groups.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 29, 2026

H 4705: Volunteer Fire Sales Tax Exemption Act

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO SALES TAX EXEMPTIONS, SO AS TO EXEMPT CERTAIN FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT PURCHASED BY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTS.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts volunteer fire departments from sales tax on equipment, providing tax relief for public safety services and reducing operational costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 20, 2026

H 4578: Property Tax Exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-250, RELATING TO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION FOR TAXPAYERS SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OVER OR THOSE TOTALLY AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED OR LEGALLY BLIND, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION DOES NOT APPLY TO CERTAIN MILLAGE IMPOSED FOR SERVICING THE GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRemoves homestead exemption for seniors/disabled on school district debt millage, increasing their property tax burden per bill's amendment to Section 12-37-250.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves homestead exemption for school district debt millage, increasing potential school funding revenue by expanding taxable base for education-related debt servicing.95% confidence ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill removes property tax exemption for school district debt millage, increasing tax burden on seniors/disabled homeowners, reducing affordability support for vulnerable housing occupants.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 13, 2026

H 4599: Homestead Exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-37-250, RELATING TO THE HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION ALLOWED FOR PERSONS WHO ARE OVER THE AGE OF SIXTY-FIVE YEARS, DISABLED, OR LEGALLY BLIND, SO AS TO INCREASE THE EXEMPTION AMOUNT FROM THE FIRST FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE FIRST ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS OF THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE HOMESTEAD; AND BY REPEALING SECTION 12-37-245 RELATING TO AN OBSOLETE REFERENCE TO THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases property tax exemption for seniors/disabled, reducing their tax burden per Section 12-37-250 amendment.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases homestead tax exemption for seniors/disabled, reducing property tax burden and enhancing housing affordability for vulnerable homeowners.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Property Taxes

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