What is the sales tax rate in Columbia, South Carolina?

The combined sales tax rate in Columbia, South Carolina is 8.000% as of 2026. This includes the South Carolina state rate of 6.000% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Columbia sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 8.000% (or 0.00800) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $8.00 in sales tax.

What is the South Carolina state sales tax rate?

The base South Carolina state sales tax rate is 6.000%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does Columbia have a county sales tax?

Columbia imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 0.600% on top of the state rate.

When was the Columbia sales tax rate last updated?

The Columbia sales tax rate was last verified on March 27, 2026. We cross-reference all rates against the official State Department of Revenue data.

Live Data: April 2026

Columbia, SC Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Columbia, South Carolina is 8.000%.

Combined Rate 8.000%

State6.000% County0.600% City0.400%

Columbia Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
South Carolina State Sales Tax	6.000%
County Sales Tax	0.600%
City / Municipal Tax	0.400%
Special District Tax	1.000%
Total Combined Rate	8.000%

Which County Is Columbia In?

Columbia falls within Richland, South Carolina. Richland imposes a 1.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the South Carolina state base rate.

Columbia ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Columbia for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 8.000% combined rate.

29201 29203 29204 29205 29206 29207 29209 29210 29212 29223 29229 29208 29225

Nearby Tax Rates

Business Nexus in South Carolina

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into South Carolina from out of state? Once you exceed $100,000 in annual sales or 200 transactions, you must register and collect South Carolina sales tax.

FAQ: Columbia Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Columbia, South Carolina is 8.000% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 8.000% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $40.00 in sales tax.

Groceries are generally taxable in South Carolina. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.

Vehicle purchases in Columbia are subject to the 8.000% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the South Carolina Department of Revenue or DMV.

Register for a sales tax permit through the official South Carolina Department of Revenue website. Registration is typically free and required before collecting any sales tax.

Sales Tax Calculator

Using 8.000% rate for Columbia, SC

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Rate applied: 8.000% combined

Official Tax Authority

South Carolina Department of Revenue

Filing Deadline: Monthly returns due the 20th of the following month. File via MyDORWAY.

Visit Official Portal (844) 898-8542