SD taxpayer guide
South Dakota Has No Personal State Income Tax
South Dakota residents do not file a standard personal state income tax return, so there is no individual income tax refund to track.
South Dakota tax information reviewed September 3, 2026.
Why there is no South Dakota refund tracker
South Dakota does not tax wages or ordinary personal income. Since residents do not file a standard state individual income tax return, there is no state income tax refund to check.
Looking for your federal refund?
Federal income tax is separate. Check it only through the IRS.
Go to IRS Where's My Refund?Taxes South Dakota residents may still pay
- South Dakota collects state and municipal sales and use taxes.
- Property taxes are administered locally, and the state also collects several business and excise taxes.
- Federal income tax: South Dakota residents may still owe federal income tax and may receive a federal refund from the IRS.
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Which refund might you be looking for?
A federal income tax refund
Living in South Dakota does not change the fact that federal income tax is handled by the IRS. Use the federal return amount and IRS tracker—not a state tax website.
A refund from another state
You may have filed in another state because you lived there for part of the year or earned income there. Track that return with the state where it was filed.
A property-tax adjustment
Property tax is often handled by a county, municipality, assessor, or tax collector. A local rebate or overpayment will not normally appear in an individual income tax tracker.
A business or sales-tax refund
Businesses can have separate sales, use, payroll, excise, or franchise tax accounts. Use the business-tax service provided by South Dakota Department of Revenue.
If you earned income in another state
A South Dakota home address does not by itself eliminate filing obligations elsewhere. Working across state lines, moving during the year, receiving rental income from property in another state, or operating a business elsewhere may require a nonresident or part-year return.
Use the rules of the state connected to that income and keep the state return separate from your federal return. Reciprocity agreements and remote-work rules can change the result, so consult the relevant state agency or a qualified tax professional when more than one state is involved.
Before contacting the tax agency
Identify the type of tax, tax year, form filed, payment amount, and agency shown on any notice. That prevents a call about a federal or local payment from being routed to the wrong office. Call South Dakota Department of Revenue at 800-829-9188 for the state taxes it administers; contact the IRS for federal income tax and the appropriate local office for property tax.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not search for a South Dakota individual income tax tracker. There is no standard resident return of that kind to track.
- Do not enter a federal refund amount into a state business-tax portal. Federal refunds are tracked only through the IRS.
- Do not assume that “no income tax” means no filing anywhere. Federal, another-state, local, or business obligations can still apply.
- Do not trust an unexpected refund message. A text or email asking for an SSN, bank information, or fee may be a phishing attempt. Navigate to the agency independently.
The quickest next step
If you filed a federal Form 1040 and expect money back, use IRS Where’s My Refund. If you filed an income tax return with another state, choose that state from our directory. For a South Dakota sales, business, or other state-administered tax payment, use South Dakota Department of Revenue.
Contact South Dakota Department of Revenue
| Agency name | South Dakota Department of Revenue |
|---|---|
| Phone | 800-829-9188 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time |
| Mailing address | South Dakota Department of Revenue, 445 E. Capitol Avenue, Pierre, SD 57501 |
| Official website | dor.sd.gov |
Frequently asked questions
Does South Dakota have a personal state income tax?
No. South Dakota does not tax wages or ordinary personal income, so residents do not file a standard state individual income tax return or receive that type of state refund.
Why is there no South Dakota income tax refund tracker?
South Dakota does not collect ordinary personal state income tax, so there is no individual income tax refund to track. Use the IRS tool if you are waiting for a federal refund.
What taxes do South Dakota residents still pay?
South Dakota collects state and municipal sales and use taxes. Property taxes are administered locally, and the state also collects several business and excise taxes.
Who can answer a South Dakota tax question?
Call South Dakota Department of Revenue at 800-829-9188. Phone assistance is available monday through friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. central time. For federal refund questions, contact the IRS instead.