The formulas
- South Dakota income tax on wages = $0
How it works
Tax year: 2026.
South Dakota does not impose a state income tax on individuals. Banks pay a bank franchise tax.
Sales and use tax and local property taxes fund the state and its local governments.
Local taxes: South Dakota cities and counties do not tax income.
Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still apply; see the federal income tax and FICA calculators.
Illustrative figures only. Check the result against your firm's methodology before relying on it.
Common questions
Does South Dakota have a state income tax?
No. South Dakota does not impose a state income tax on individuals. Banks pay a bank franchise tax.
Does South Dakota tax retirement income?
No. South Dakota has no individual income tax, so wages, pensions and investment income are not taxed by the state.
Do I still pay federal tax living in South Dakota?
Yes. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply wherever you live.
Sources
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