Palmetto State News

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, 0.1 percent, or $14.7 million, came from taxes on public utilities licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Carolina ranks 48th in the U.S. for the most tobacco products sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, South Carolina collected $27,914,000 in tobacco products sales tax, ranking it 48th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Carolina collected 17.6% less in taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses in 2022

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, $140.8 million came from taxes on miscellaneous occupation and business licenses, a 17.6 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 $237.8 million in other taxes in 2022

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, 1.5 percent, or $237.8 million, came from other taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in South Carolina increases from 2021 to 2022

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for South Carolina in 2022 was $317,563, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

South Carolina ranks 31st in the U.S. for the most public utilities sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, South Carolina collected $29,128,000 in public utilities sales tax, ranking it 31st in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Carolina collected 25.6% more in individual income taxes in 2022

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, $6.9 billion came from individual income taxes, a 25.6 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in South Carolina during week ending July 8

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in South Carolina in the week ending July 8, making up less than 0.9% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

South Carolina collected $8.1 billion in income taxes in 2022

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, 50.2 percent, or $8.1 billion, came from income taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Carolina collected $6.3 million in taxes on amusements licenses in 2022

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, less than 0.1 percent, or $6.3 million, came from taxes on amusements licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Carolina collected $679 million in license taxes in 2022

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, 4.2 percent, or $679 million, came from license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

13 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in South Carolina during week ending July 8

There were 13 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in South Carolina in the week ending July 8, making up 1.2% of total deaths by all causes in South Carolina.

South Carolina ranks 18th in the U.S. for the most motor fuels sales tax paid in 2022

In 2022, South Carolina collected $944,249,000 in motor fuels sales tax, ranking it 18th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

South Carolina collected 2.4% less in taxes on motor vehicle licenses in 2022

Of the $16.1 billion in taxes collected by South Carolina in 2022, $295.3 million came from taxes on motor vehicle licenses, a 2.4 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 $29.1 million in public utilities sales tax in 2022