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Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, 1.4 percent, or $222.5 million, came from alcoholic beverages sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

201 people die from diseases of the heart in South Carolina during week ending July 8

There were 201 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in South Carolina in the week ending July 8, making up 18.7% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

South Carolina collected 17.4% more in general sales and gross receipts taxes in 2022

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, $4.9 billion came from general sales and gross receipts taxes, a 17.4 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Carolina ranks 28th in the U.S. for the most insurance premiums sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, South Carolina collected $289,114,000 in insurance premiums sales tax, ranking it 28th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Carolina ranks 22nd in the U.S. for the most amusements sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, South Carolina collected $53,981,000 in amusements sales tax, ranking it 22nd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Carolina collected $6.9 billion in individual income taxes in 2022

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, 42.7 percent, or $6.9 billion, came from individual income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Carolina collected 4% less in license taxes in 2022

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, $679 million came from license taxes, a 4 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Carolina collected $87 million in property taxes in 2022

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, 0.5 percent, or $87 million, came from property taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Carolina collected 8.4% less in taxes on amusements licenses in 2022

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, $6.3 million came from taxes on amusements licenses, an 8.4 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

213 people die from cancer in South Carolina during week ending July 8

There were 213 deaths from cancer reported in South Carolina in the week ending July 8, making up 19.8% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

Graham Statement on House Passage of Annual Defense Bill

By Palmetto State News Report | Jul 17, 2023

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement after the House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a vote of 219-210.

46 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in South Carolina during week ending July 8

There were 46 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in South Carolina in the week ending July 8, making up 4.3% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

South Carolina collected $4.7 million in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2022

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $4.7 million, came from taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Carolina ranks 13th in the U.S. for the most alcoholic beverages sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, South Carolina collected $222,505,000 in alcoholic beverages sales tax, ranking it 13th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

End of life: South Carolina deaths during week ending July 15 did not exceed death expectancy

South Carolina's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending July 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

56 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in South Carolina during week ending July 8

There were 56 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in South Carolina in the week ending July 8, making up 5.2% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

South Carolina collected 30.1% more in income taxes in 2022

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, $8.1 billion came from income taxes, a 30.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Carolina collected 11% less in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2022