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Tax & accounting services in South Dakota

BATS helps individuals and businesses across South Dakota with tax preparation, tax planning, IRS problems, bookkeeping and payroll, with advisors who know South Dakota rules.

South Dakota tax overview

What to know about taxes in South Dakota

South Dakota does not tax wages, so most residents file only a federal return. That makes federal planning, business-level state taxes and sales tax the main places to save. South Dakota has no personal or corporate income tax, so sales tax and property tax are the main state-level taxes for most businesses.

Whether you are filing a personal return, running a growing company or answering a letter from the IRS or the state, we pair you with an advisor who works through South Dakota returns every season.

South Dakota at a glance

State tax agency
South Dakota Department of Revenue
Income tax on wages
No tax on wages
Local income taxes
Not common
Cities with pages
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Rates and thresholds change every year. Ask your advisor for the figures that apply to you.

Services in South Dakota

Every BATS service is available in South Dakota

Tax Preparation & Filing

Accurate federal, state and local returns for individuals, businesses, trusts and nonprofits.

Questions

South Dakota tax FAQs

9 answers about taxes in South Dakota.

Do I need to file a state income tax return in South Dakota?

South Dakota does not tax wages, so most individuals file only a federal return. Businesses may still have South Dakota filing obligations, and you may owe returns in other states where you earn income.

Does South Dakota have a sales tax?

Yes. South Dakota charges sales tax, and local rates can add to the state rate. We help South Dakota businesses register, collect the right rate and file returns with the South Dakota Department of Revenue.

What payroll registrations does a South Dakota employer need?

Employers generally register with South Dakota for unemployment insurance, plus any other state payroll programs that apply. We handle the registrations and the ongoing filings.

Do I need to make South Dakota estimated tax payments?

Because South Dakota doesn't tax wages, individuals usually make only federal estimated payments. Some South Dakota business taxes have their own payment schedules, and we keep track of those too.

How are LLCs and corporations taxed in South Dakota?

South Dakota applies its own rules to LLCs, S corporations and C corporations, and in some cases charges franchise, gross receipts or minimum taxes regardless of profit. We review how your entity is treated in South Dakota before you form it or make an election.

I moved into or out of South Dakota. What do I file?

Usually a part-year return for each state you lived in during the year, with credits so the same income is not taxed twice. Our multi-state filing service handles this.

Can you represent me with the South Dakota Department of Revenue?

Yes. In addition to IRS matters, we respond to notices and audits from the South Dakota Department of Revenue when you authorize us to.

Can a South Dakota business work with BATS remotely?

Yes. We work with South Dakota businesses through video meetings, secure document upload and cloud accounting software, so there is no need to visit an office.

Which South Dakota cities do you serve?

We have dedicated pages for Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Aberdeen, and we work with clients anywhere in South Dakota.

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