MI to SC — the tax math, the equity picture, and the Grand Strand communities that fit MI buyers
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Talk to a Specialist →Michigan has a flat 4.05% state income tax. South Carolina taxes retirement income at a graduated rate but allows deductions for Social Security, pension income (up to $15,000 per person), and other retirement sources that typically result in comparable or lower effective income tax for most retirees. The property tax savings are the primary financial driver for MI-to-SC moves.
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Michigan buyers who have tracked the Great Lakes to Sun Belt migration typically research Myrtle Beach alongside Hilton Head and occasionally Charlotte. Myrtle Beach wins on affordability; Hilton Head wins on quiet prestige. For budget-conscious MI buyers, Seasons at Prince Creek West and Myrtle Trace offer the strongest value.
File for SC primary residence tax exemptions within the year of purchase — do not wait until the following year. The 4% legal residence ratio (filed with the Horry County Assessor) and the 65+ homestead exemption (filed separately with the Horry County Auditor) must both be filed by December 31 of your purchase year. Missing either filing costs you $1,500–$3,000 or more in that tax year with no retroactive correction available.
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