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South Carolina workers may see bigger paychecks in 2026 after federal tax reset
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) — As the new year begins, many South Carolinians may notice something different when they look at their paychecks.
New federal tax rules for 2026 are now in place, and because South Carolina’s tax system is tied closely to federal law, those changes are expected to affect workers across the Lowcountry.
The updates stem from federal action taken last year, when Congress narrowly approved legislation often referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The bill prevented a major rollback of the 2017 tax law and instead reset and expanded key tax provisions, changes experts say could leave more money in taxpayers’ pockets.
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US taxpayers will have a “gigantic refund year in the first quarter†of 2026, the treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, recently said in an interview.
Given all the untruths that come out of the current administration, you wouldn’t be blamed if you don’t believe him. But you should. This year, there will be a significant amount of tax refunds. Why? Well, it’s not tariff cash. It’s because many people overpaid their taxes this year.
For example, service workers who receive tips will be getting refunds. Thanks to Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), a new provision allows them to deduct up to $25,000 per individual for any tipped income they received during the year. But I bet even when the bill passed, few changed their withholdings to reflect this deduction. If you’re part of that group, then it’s very likely you had too much withheld … and paid too much tax. When you file your 2025 return between now and 15 April – and take advantage of this deduction – you’ll find out you owed less taxes than you estimated. Hence the refund.
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A new year means tax season is approaching — and there may be changes ahead. What you need to know about the 2026 tax filing season.
A new year means tax season is approaching — and there may be changes ahead.
The upcoming tax season could include its share of complications, from potential delays to added confusion, as many households work to determine whether they qualify for new deductions tied to tip income, overtime pay, car loan interest, and a proposed tax break for people 65 and older.
Eager to know when you can start filing your federal income tax return?
As of now, the Internal Revenue Service has not announced an official start date for the 2026 tax-filing season. The IRS usually makes the announcement in January. In 2025, the agency began accepting federal income tax returns on Jan. 27.
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