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South Dakota has no state individual income tax and no corporate income tax, making it one of the most tax-friendly states in the country for businesses and residents alike. The state sales tax is 4.2% (reduced from 4.5% in 2023); municipalities add up to 2% in local taxes, bringing the combined rate in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Aberdeen to 6.2%. South Dakota applies its sales tax broadly to tangible goods and many services including repair, installation, and personal care; businesses must register and collect even for relatively low volumes of South Dakota sales. Economic nexus rules mean that out-of-state sellers with more than $100,000 in South Dakota sales or 200 transactions per year must register and collect sales tax; South Dakota v. Wayfair (2018) originated from this state's nexus law. Payroll tax obligations in South Dakota are limited to federal requirements and South Dakota's unemployment insurance tax (ranging from 0% to 9.45% based on experience rating); there is no state income tax withholding requirement. Back tax problems for South Dakota residents are exclusively federal IRS issues: self-employed ranchers, Sioux tribal nation members with gaming revenue, and construction workers with irregular income frequently owe more federal tax than anticipated. The South Dakota Department of Revenue audits for sales tax compliance, particularly in the construction, automotive repair, and services sectors where taxable vs. exempt classifications are disputed. The IRS serves South Dakota cases from its Fargo and Minneapolis offices; taxpayers can resolve federal debt through installment agreements or Offer in Compromise.