South Dakota State Tax: Overview
South Dakota has no income tax. The combined state and local sales tax rate is fairly low when compared to other states. But, sales tax in South Dakota applies to both groceries and clothing.
South Dakota's median property tax rate, is fairly high when compared to other states.
[Data for this state tax guide was gathered from a number of sources including the Census Bureau, the state’s government website, the Sales Tax Handbook, and the Tax Foundation. Property taxes are cited as a rate percentage rather than the assessed value.]
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South Dakota Income Taxes
South Dakota has no income tax.
South Dakota Sales Tax
The sales tax in South Dakota is 4.50%. The average local sales tax is 1.90%, resulting in a combined sales tax rate of 6.40%, according to the Tax Foundation.
- Groceries: Taxable
- Clothing: Taxable
- Motor Vehicles: Exempt from ordinary sales tax, but taxable under special 4% excise tax
- Prescription Drugs: Exempt
South Dakota Real Property Taxes
In South Dakota, the median property tax rate is 1.17% of assessed home value, according to the Tax Handbook.
South Dakota Property Tax Breaks for Retirees
South Dakota offers a property tax homestead exemption for homeowners 70 or older (or surviving spouses), which delays payment of property taxes until the property is sold. Taxes are a lien on the property.
A property tax "freeze" is also available for seniors 65 and older. To qualify for the assessment freeze, you must meet income requirements and have resided in a single-family dwelling for at least 200 days of the previous calendar year.
South Dakota Motor Fuel (Gas) Taxes
| Product | Tax |
|---|---|
| Gasoline | $0.30 per gallon |
| Diesel | $0.30 per gallon |
Source: Sales Tax Handbook
South Dakota Tobacco and Alcohol Taxes
| Product | Tax |
|---|---|
| Cigarette | $1.53 per pack |
| Other Tobacco Products | 35% of the wholesale price |
| Medical Marijuana | 0.00% |
| Recreational Marijuana | 19.50% (4.50% cannabis sales tax + 15% state excise tax) |
Source: Sales Tax Handbook
| Product | Tax |
|---|---|
| Beer | $0.27 per gallon |
| Wine | $0.93 per gallon |
| Liquor | $3.93 per gallon |
There is also a 2% wholesale tax on wine and liquor.
Source: Sales Tax Handbook
South Dakota Estate and Inheritance Taxes
South Dakota has no estate or inheritance tax.
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