Register for
South Carolina Payroll Taxes
CorpNet can help you register for South Carolina payroll taxes. This saves you time and money, while also making it quick and easy to pay your employees.
South Carolina Payroll Tax Registration Bundle
Starting at $199
Here’s How It Works
We collect your information.
CorpNet will collect information about you and your business to determine your eligibility for online registration with the South Carolina Department of Revenue and the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW).
We check for accuracy.
Based on the information you’ve provided, we will pre-qualify your business to ensure your account information is accurate and consistent.
We work closely with you.
Your dedicated CorpNet agent will collect any additional information needed to successfully complete your tax registration request. Once we have all we need, we will submit your application to the state.
We deliver!
We’ll process your order within 7-10 business days, and depending on state processing times, provide you with your South Carolina Tax Withholding Account Number and Unemployment Tax Account Number. You’ll be able to give these details to your payroll provider to help you pay your employees faster.
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South Carolina Payroll Tax FAQs
What Are South Carolina State Payroll Taxes?
- South Carolina Income Tax: South Carolina has a progressive income tax rate ranging from 0% to 7%.
- South Carolina Unemployment Insurance Tax: South Carolina employers pay an unemployment tax with rates ranging from 0.06% to 5.46% with a taxable wage base of $14,000. New employers pay 0.55%, which includes a .06% DACA rate.
What is South Carolina’s Unemployment Insurance Tax?
Unemployment Insurance Tax (UI) is a federally-mandated, state-run program that provides temporary payments to unemployed workers whose employment status is not a result of their own actions. South Carolina’s unemployment tax is managed through the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW).
Am I Required to Register for Payroll Taxes in South Carolina?
All employers with employees in South Carolina are required to register with the South Carolina Department of Revenue and the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW).
Do South Carolina Household Employees Require Payroll Registration?
Withholding and unemployment tax are required for household employees.
Does South Carolina Require an Employer Payroll Tax Account Number?
Once CorpNet registers your business with the South Carolina Department of Revenue and the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), you will be issued a South Carolina Tax Withholding Account Number and Unemployment Tax Account Number. Your account numbers are required for all interactions to ensure your account is accurate. You must provide your account numbers when filing returns and making deposits in all electronic and paper filings.
What Kind of Information Do I Need for Payroll Tax Registration?
- Name and Social Security number of all responsible parties
- Doing Business As (DBA), if applicable
- Physical business address and mailing address
- Business phone number
- Valid email address (contact person and business)
- Nine-digit federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Industry description
What if I Don’t Have an EIN?
An EIN is a Federal Tax Identification Number provided by the IRS. If you do not have an EIN already, CorpNet can obtain one for you via their FTIN service.
What if I Don’t Have a Payroll Processor?
CorpNet works with the leading payroll processors and we can connect you with our trusted partners who will pay your employees, accrue the necessary taxes, and complete the necessary payments and documentation with state and federal authorities.
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