South Carolina – Tax Resources Guide

South Carolina SC Government, Politics SC Tax Resources Guide

Also see: SC Accountants | SC Tax Return Preparation Services

Income Tax Forms and Instructions

• SC State Government Department of Revenue - individual income taxes
  – SC filing requirements
  – Forms and instructions
• Federal Government - common forms and instructions
  – All publications - forms and instructions listed in ID number order
  
• Where to mail your returns - SC and US

Other Tax Forms and Information

• SC State Government Department of Revenue - information on all types of state taxes and tax credits
  
• SC State Government tax publications - guides, brochures, manuals
  
• Federal Government
  – Forms, instructions, publications
  – Recent tax law changes
  – Tax tips

How to Get Help – SC Taxes

• SC State Government Department of Revenue frequently asked questions
  – Search form
  
• Ask a question by email - SC Department of Revenue will answer
  
• Frequently called phone numbers
  –Income tax assistance - 800-763-1295
  –Refund information - 803-898-5300 - requires your refund amount and social security number
  –Order tax forms - 800-768-3676
• SC Taxpayer Service Centers - 5 locations around the state

How to Get Help – Federal Taxes

• IRS frequently asked questions
• Local telephone numbers for SC taxpayers
• AARP Tax-Aide Program - February 1 through April 15 - local tax help centers for people of all ages with low and middle income - online help available year-round
  – Find an AARP Tax-Aide site near you
  

Electronic Filing – SC Taxes

• South Carolina E-File - 4 non-paper ways to file your tax return and payment options
  
• Check your refund status online - requires social security number and expected refund amount
  

Electronic Filing – Federal Taxes

• Individuals - through a tax preparer or online
  
• Businesses and Self-Employed

Tax Information for Prior Years

• South Carolina - 1996-2010 - forms and instructions
• Federal Government - 1980-2009 - forms, instructions, publications
  

Tax Collection Agencies

• South Carolina Department of Revenue - SC DOR
• Internal Revenue Service - IRS

SC Sales and Use Tax Rates

• For zip codes and counties - PDF- scroll to end for county rates
  
• For cities and towns - PDF - scroll down for list by municipality
  

SC Tax Statistics

• Tax Foundation - SC tax statistics