South Dakota income tax calculator
Estimate your South Dakota take-home pay after federal tax, FICA and state tax. South Dakota has no state tax on wage income.
Your salary
Annual salary
$Filing status
Take-home pay
$79,180Federal
$13,170FICA
$7,650South Dakota
$0South Dakota has no state income tax
- State tax on wages
- 0%
- Taxes in the paycheck
- Federal + FICA
- South Dakota levies no income tax on wages, but payroll deductions and other state or local charges can still reduce your paycheck.
- South Dakota levies neither a personal nor a corporate income tax.
Other South Dakota taxes to know
South Dakota taxes neither personal nor corporate income. These are the state and local taxes that do apply.
- Sales tax: 4.2% state rate in 2026, set by current law to rise to 4.5% on July 1, 2027. Cities add 1% to 2%, and groceries are taxed unless bought with SNAP benefits.
- Meals, lodging and entertainment: Cities can add a 1% gross receipts tax on restaurant meals, alcohol, lodging and admissions. A 1.5% state tourism tax also applies to certain lodging, amusement services and car rentals.
- Vehicle purchases: 4% motor vehicle excise tax on most vehicles in 2026.
- Estate and inheritance tax: None. Voters repealed the inheritance tax effective July 1, 2001.
Frequently asked questions
South Dakota does not levy a state income tax on wages, but federal income tax, FICA and other payroll deductions can still reduce take-home pay.
South Dakota issues driver licenses to people who live full time in an RV or travel full time for work. You need a notarized residency affidavit, a receipt for at least one night at a South Dakota hotel, campground or RV park within the last year, and proof of a personal mailbox address in the state. A license is one sign of residency, but a state you left can still tax you if your home and ties remain there.
No. South Dakota has no income tax, so pensions, 401(k) and IRA withdrawals, and Social Security benefits aren't taxed by the state. Federal income tax still applies. To plan withdrawals, try the retirement calculator.
It uses 2026 federal figures: federal income tax with the standard deduction and FICA (Social Security up to the wage base plus Medicare). South Dakota levies no income tax on wages, so there is no state figure to add. It assumes one wage earner, even on a joint return. It leaves out local or city taxes, itemized deductions, credits and other withholdings, so your actual tax depends on your full return.
No. It is an estimate for planning, not tax advice or a paycheck guarantee. It uses 2026 federal figures. Your real tax depends on deductions, credits, other income, and local taxes. Confirm with a tax professional before making decisions.
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