2020 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 12 - Taxation
Chapter 16 - Estate Tax
Section 12-16-520. Estates of nonresidents.
(A) A tax in an amount computed as provided in this section is imposed on the transfer of every nonresident's taxable estate located in this State.
The tax is an amount computed by multiplying the federal credit by a fraction, the numerator of which is the value of that part of the gross estate over which this State has jurisdiction for estate tax purposes and the denominator of which is the value of the decedent's gross estate.
(B) For purposes of this section, property located in this State which is taxable to a nonresident includes:
(1) real property and real property interests located in this State, including mineral interests, royalties, production payments, leasehold interests, or working interests in oil, gas, coal, or any other minerals; and
(2) tangible personal property having an actual situs in this State.
HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 70, Section 1.
