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Tax & accounting services in South Carolina

BATS helps individuals and businesses across South Carolina with tax preparation, tax planning, IRS problems, bookkeeping and payroll, with advisors who know South Carolina rules.

South Carolina tax overview

What to know about taxes in South Carolina

South Carolina taxes personal income, and state returns are filed with the South Carolina Department of Revenue. Planning has to account for both federal and South Carolina rules.

Whether you are filing a personal return, running a growing company or answering a letter from the IRS or the state, we pair you with an advisor who works through South Carolina returns every season.

South Carolina at a glance

State tax agency
South Carolina Department of Revenue
Income tax on wages
Yes
Local income taxes
Not common
Cities with pages
5

Rates and thresholds change every year. Ask your advisor for the figures that apply to you.

Services in South Carolina

Every BATS service is available in South Carolina

Tax Preparation & Filing

Accurate federal, state and local returns for individuals, businesses, trusts and nonprofits.

Questions

South Carolina tax FAQs

10 answers about taxes in South Carolina.

Do you prepare South Carolina state tax returns?

Yes. We prepare resident, part-year and nonresident South Carolina returns and file them with the South Carolina Department of Revenue, together with your federal return.

When are South Carolina individual returns due?

Many states follow the federal April 15 deadline, but some set their own dates. We track the South Carolina Department of Revenue deadlines for you and file extensions when they are needed.

Does South Carolina have a sales tax?

Yes. South Carolina charges sales tax, and local rates can add to the state rate. We help South Carolina businesses register, collect the right rate and file returns with the South Carolina Department of Revenue.

What payroll registrations does a South Carolina employer need?

Employers generally register with South Carolina for unemployment insurance and state income tax withholding, plus any other state payroll programs that apply. We handle the registrations and the ongoing filings.

Do I need to make South Carolina estimated tax payments?

If you have income without enough withholding, such as self-employment or investment income, South Carolina generally expects estimated payments during the year, with its own thresholds and due dates. We calculate federal and state payments together.

How are LLCs and corporations taxed in South Carolina?

South Carolina applies its own rules to LLCs, S corporations and C corporations, and in some cases charges franchise, gross receipts or minimum taxes regardless of profit. We review how your entity is treated in South Carolina before you form it or make an election.

I moved into or out of South Carolina. What do I file?

Usually a part-year return for each state you lived in during the year, with credits so the same income is not taxed twice. Our multi-state filing service handles this.

Can you represent me with the South Carolina Department of Revenue?

Yes. In addition to IRS matters, we respond to notices and audits from the South Carolina Department of Revenue when you authorize us to.

Can a South Carolina business work with BATS remotely?

Yes. We work with South Carolina businesses through video meetings, secure document upload and cloud accounting software, so there is no need to visit an office.

Which South Carolina cities do you serve?

We have dedicated pages for Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, Myrtle Beach, Mount Pleasant, and we work with clients anywhere in South Carolina.

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