Budget & Taxes (Tax Incentives)

signed · South Carolina · House Jun 5, 2026

H 5093: Gross proceeds

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-90, RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF GROSS PROCEEDS OF SALES, SO AS TO EXCLUDE AMOUNTS PAID BY STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FOR THE EMERGENCY SERVICES IP NETWORK; BY AMENDING SECTION 12-21-2420, RELATING TO ADMISSIONS TAX, SO AS TO EXEMPT ADMISSIONS CHARGED BY CERTAIN LOCAL CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO THE SALES TAX EXEMPTION ON CERTAIN COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, SO AS TO EXTEND THE EXEMPTION TO CERTAIN RELATED PERSONS OF THE TAXPAYER. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill exempts government emergency services from gross proceeds and exempts local chambers of commerce from admissions tax, reducing tax burdens and protecting specific sectors.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 1004: 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 THAT CERTAIN UNPREPARED FOODS, THAT MAY BE PURCHASED WITH FOOD COUPONS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM TAXES, ARE NOT LIMITED TO CERTAIN FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands sales tax exemptions for unprepared foods, providing tax relief to consumers and reducing tax burden on essential food purchases.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Mar 5, 2026

S 981: 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 THAT CERTAIN UNPREPARED FOODS THAT MAY BE PURCHASED WITH FOOD COUPONS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM TAXES ARE NOT LIMITED TO CERTAIN FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides sales tax exemption for unprepared foods, offering tax relief to consumers and reducing tax burden on essential food items.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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signed · South Carolina · House Jun 5, 2026

H 5208: Sales Tax Exemption

AN ACT TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-36-2120, RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM SALES TAX, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN UNPREPARED FOODS, THAT MAY BE PURCHASED WITH FOOD COUPONS WHICH ARE EXEMPT FROM TAXES, ARE NOT LIMITED TO CERTAIN FEDERAL REGULATIONS. - RATIFIED TITLE

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMaintains sales tax exemption for food coupons used in low-income programs, providing tax relief without increasing state revenue impact.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

in committee · South Carolina · Senate Feb 4, 2026

S 890: Small Business Property Tax Relief

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-221 SO AS TO CREATE A TEN THOUSAND DOLLAR PROPERTY TAX CREDIT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $10,000 property tax credit for small businesses, directly reducing tax burden per bill summary.95% confidence

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

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in committee · South Carolina · Senate Jan 14, 2026

S 771: SC Military Retirement Tax Exemption

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 12-6-1171, RELATING TO THE MILITARY RETIREMENT INCOME DEDUCTION, SO AS TO DEFINE A QUALIFIED MILITARY RETIREMENT PLAN TO INCLUDE PLANS FROM AN INDIVIDUAL'S SERVICE IN THE ARMED SERVICES, USPHS, OR NOAA.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tax exemption for military retirees, providing tax relief per amendment to Section 12-6-1171.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands tax exemption eligibility for veterans' military retirement income by including USPHS/NOAA service, strengthening benefit access for more veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 27, 2026

H 5016: 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 CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER THE AGE OF SEVENTY.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for seniors over 70, reducing tax burden - tax relief for lower-income retirees.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · South Carolina · House Jan 27, 2026

H 5014: Motor Vehicle 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 CERTAIN PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR ONE PERSONAL MOTOR VEHICLE FOR INDIVIDUALS OVER SIXTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax exemption for seniors over 65, offering tax relief that aligns with support indicators for targeted tax relief.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · South Carolina · House Apr 14, 2026

H 5011: Tenant Protection Act of 2026

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS SO AS TO ENACT THE "TENANT PROTECTION ACT OF 2026" BY ADDING SECTION 12-37-3137 SO AS TO PROVIDE A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION LIMITING THE INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX VALUE FOLLOWING AN ASSESSABLE TRANSFER OF INTEREST.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates property tax exemption limiting post-transfer increases, providing tax relief and directly supporting tax policy within Budget & Taxes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives

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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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