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SC H5364

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jermaine Johnson

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new South Carolina income tax deduction allowing taxpayers to deduct 100% of their South Carolina state retirement income from taxable income
  • Applies to retirement benefits received from qualified state retirement plans under Title 9, provided distributions are not subject to early withdrawal penalties
  • Extends the deduction to surviving spouses receiving retirement benefits attributable to a deceased spouse's state service, including retirement benefit plans and dependent indemnity compensation
  • Amends existing retirement income deduction rules (Section 12-6-1170) to reduce other retirement deductions by the cumulative amount claimed under this new provision, preventing double benefits
  • Takes effect upon Governor's approval and applies to tax years beginning after 2026

Legislative Description

State Retirement Income Tax Deduction

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Ways and Means

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/11/2026

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