South Carolina - Tax Resources Guide

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Income Tax Forms and Instructions

SC State Government Department of Revenue - individual income taxes - includes electronic filing and refund information, tax mailing addresses
– Paper filing information
Federal Government - common forms and instructions
– All publications - forms and instructions listed in ID number order

Other Tax Forms and Information

SC State Government Department of Revenue - information on all types of state taxes
SC State Government tax publications - guides, brochures, manuals
Federal Government:
– Forms, instructions, publications
– Tax reform info - recent tax law changes
– Tax tips
– Unemployment compensation is taxable

How to Get Help – SC Taxes

SC State Government Department of Revenue frequently asked questions
Ask a question by email or phone - SC Department of Revenue
– Income tax assistance - 1-844-898-8542, Option 1
– Refund information - 1-844-898-8542 - requires your refund amount and social security number
– Order tax forms - 1-844-898-8542 - will have to leave a voice message with your full name and mailing address where you would like the form(s) to be sent (spell out name and address) plus the form ID number and title of form
SC Taxpayer Service Centers - 6 locations around the state plus 5 satellite offices

How to Get Help – Federal Taxes

IRS frequently asked questions
How to find and contact local IRS office
– Find a location for free tax help
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program - early February through April 15 - local tax help centers for people over 50 and have low to moderate income - online help available year-round
– Find an AARP Tax-Aide site near you
Greater Charleston Area, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - program of the Charleston Area Urban League which provides services to low income taxpayers, people with disabilities, the elderly, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance - Cooperative Ministry's VITA program provides free income tax assistance for low to moderate income workers by IRS-trained and certified volunteers at locations across the greater Midlands

Electronic Filing – SC Taxes

South Carolina Online Services - 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
MyFreeTaxes.com - free software - United Way provides software for individuals and households of any income level to file their simple (no schedule C, D, or E) federal and state returns for free