The final countdown is on! Tax Day is May 17, and ReveNews is here to help.

May 4, 2021

SCDOR tax tips, reminders, and updates

An enhanced MyDORWAY experience is coming soon!

We're launching a new and improved version of MyDORWAY next month! If you already use MyDORWAY to manage your South Carolina tax accounts, here are some of the upgrades you can expect to see:

● A refreshed layout which makes it easier to find your accounts and major to-do items, including checking your balances and due dates, filing returns, and making payments

● A responsive design that will automatically adjust to your screen no matter what device you’re using, including smartphones and tablets

Existing MyDORWAY users don’t need to do anything – when these upgrades go live, your account info, password, and access will transfer automatically. If you haven't made the switch to MyDORWAY yet, now is the time!

🔖 Bookmark dor.sc.gov/MyDORWAY to stay up-to-date >

The countdown is on - returns are due in less than two weeks!

That's right, Individual Income Tax returns are due May 17. If you haven't filed yet, don't stress - Check out our top tips to help you save time and get the biggest refund you're entitled to:

● Gather your important info before you file, including W-2s, 1099s, and your bank account and routing numbers.

● File online and choose direct deposit - they're our fastest, easiest, and most secure options.

● If you’re planning to use a tax preparer, do your homework first.

● If you own a house in South Carolina, check out available tax credits for homeowners.

● Check your refund status anytime using our Where's My Refund? tool.

● If you usually owe taxes, use MyDORWAY to make payments.

If you've run into a question you can't answer while working on your return, check out our ABCs of IIT >

💵 If you made less than $57K last year, check out the EITC >

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Effective May 1: Sales & Use Tax rate changes in three SC counties

● The Sales & Use Tax rate for Edgefield and Laurens counties increased to 8% on May 1, 2021.Those paying Accommodations Tax will pay 9%. Last year, voters in both counties approved a 1% Capital Project Sales Tax to be added to the counties' 1% Local Option Sales Tax

● The Sales & Use Tax rate in Hampton County decreased to 7% after its Capital Project Sales Tax ended on May 1. Learn more about the changes >

Manufacturing Property Tax returns for businesses whose account closing period ended in January are due May 31, 2021.

● MyDORWAY is the fastest, easiest way to file your Manufacturing Property Tax returns thanks to a pre-filled return, enhanced Return Schedules, and easy tax preparer access! Check your mailbox four months before your filing date for a letter with important information on how to register for a MyDORWAY account and how to add your Manufacturing account to an existing MyDORWAY account.

Questions about your Manufacturing Property Tax account? Contact us at 803-898-5055 or Manufacturing.PropertyTax@dor.sc.gov, or learn more here >

ABL renewals are due May 31!

● ABL renewals for license holders in Cherokee, Chester, Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Fairfield, Florence, and Horry counties are due May 31, 2021. Using MyDORWAY is the fastest and easiest way to renew your ABL license.

Policy updates

● IL21-8 | Extended Tax Relief - Nexus and Income Tax Withholding Requirements for Employers with Workers Temporarily Working Remotely as a Result of COVID-19

● IL21-9 | Citator of SC Advisory Opinions

● IL21-10 | Advisory Opinion Index

● IL21-11 | Per Capita Income Figures for State of South Carolina

● RR21-6 | Live Stock Exemption - Honey Bees

● IL21-12 | “Buydown” – Excluded from Gross Proceeds of Sales

We're hiring!

● Call Center Representative (multiple openings) | Continuous opening

● Sales Tax Auditor | Closes May 14

● Tax Examiner | Closes May 14

View all open positions >

💡 Tax tip of the month

We're doing our part to eliminate common tax myths

At the SCDOR, we hear about incorrect tax myths often. But you should know - we're committed to dispelling these myths so that South Carolinians can know the truth about their tax responsibilities.

That's why we plan to spend the next several months busting common tax myths here in ReveNews, on our social media channels, and on our website, dor.sc.gov.

Our first tax myth... I don't have to file an Income Tax return.

Here's the truth: South Carolina residents are generally required to file a South Carolina Income Tax return if they are required to file a federal return. Nonresidents and part-year residents are generally required to file a South Carolina return if they work in South Carolina or are receiving income from rental property, businesses, or other investments in South Carolina.