SC legislators passed changes to income, property taxes. Senators say they aren’t done.

A committee of senators met for the first time this week to talk about potential sweeping changes to the state's tax code.

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: September 14, 2026

Words: 685

Last Updated: 4 days, 5 hours ago

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COLUMBIA — After making changes to the state’s income tax structure and property tax relief for older homeowners this year, senators want to do more.

A panel of senators met for the first time last week to start reconsidering major changes to the state’s tax code. The seven-member committee took no action Thursday. Coming up with a proposal could take several years, said Chairman Sean Bennett.

Legislators have long called the state’s tax system broken. …

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