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South Carolina Job Tax Credit

SC Job Tax Credit (New Jobs)

Supports South Carolina employers by reducing cost pressure for each new full-time role they create.

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South Carolina's Job Tax Credit (TC-4), authorized under SC Code §12-6-3360, is a per-job nonrefundable income tax credit available to eligible businesses that create and maintain net new full-time positions in the state. For tax year 2026, the credit ranges from $1,500 per job per year in Tier I counties (the most economically developed) to $25,000 per job per year in Tier IV counties (the least …

Net new full-time job creation in South Carolina by eligible businesses in manufacturing, R&D, technology, distribution, and related sectors, excluding retail.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Tax credit
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: dor.sc.gov