What is the sales tax rate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

The combined sales tax rate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 9.000% as of 2026. This includes the South Carolina state rate of 6.000% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Myrtle Beach sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 9.000% (or 0.00900) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $9.00 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 Myrtle Beach have a county sales tax?

Myrtle Beach does not levy an additional county-level sales tax beyond the state base rate.

When was the Myrtle Beach sales tax rate last updated?

The Myrtle Beach 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

Myrtle Beach, SC Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 9.000%.

Combined Rate 9.000%

State6.000% City1.000%

Myrtle Beach Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
South Carolina State Sales Tax	6.000%
City / Municipal Tax	1.000%
Special District Tax	2.000%
Total Combined Rate	9.000%

Which County Is Myrtle Beach In?

Myrtle Beach falls within Horry, South Carolina. Horry imposes a 0.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the South Carolina state base rate.

Myrtle Beach ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Myrtle Beach for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 9.000% combined rate.

29572 29575 29577 29579 29588

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: Myrtle Beach Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 9.000% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 9.000% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $45.00 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in Myrtle Beach are subject to the 9.000% 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 9.000% rate for Myrtle Beach, SC

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Total with Tax $100.00

Rate applied: 9.000% 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