The property tax relief will vary among school districts depending upon the millage for school operating costs. The property tax relief does not apply to a second home. To find out more about the tax on real estate, call the assessor in the county where you live or plan to relocate. Vehicle Property Taxes Personal property tax is collected annually on cars, trucks, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, boats and airplanes, based on their fair market value. Counties and cities also may impose local sales taxes for road improvements, capital projects, schools and other purposes.
Most local taxes require voter approval.
Prescriptions, dental prosthetics and hearing aids are exempt from the sales tax. All 45 states which have a sales tax also have and enforce the use tax in much the same way. Each gallon of gasoline and diesel fuel purchased in South Carolina is taxed at 16 cents. This tax is included in the price per gallon of gasoline at the pump. You have 45 days after moving to South Carolina to register your vehicle in this state.