Tax breaks for South Carolina boat owners sail through the state Senate

By: Jessica Holdman

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: March 5, 2026

Words: 905

Last Updated: 5 days, 20 hours ago

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COLUMBIA — South Carolina boat owners can expect to see their personal property tax bills sink under legislation advancing in the Statehouse.

Currently, boat owners must separately title and pay property taxes on their boat and each outboard motor at a rate that is the highest in the country, according to advocates.

The bill, approved Wednesday with a 39-1 vote, simplifies matters by creating a single tax bill for the boat and motor …

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