Get Answers Support Payroll State South Carolina(SC) How do I register South Carolina income and unemployment tax on my own? Last modified 9/18/2024 6:05:49 AM EST South Carolina has an income tax and unemployment insurance. To pay these taxes, you must register with SC tax agencies. Here are the tax agencies to register with in order to submit the state taxes. Tax agencies South Carolina Department of Revenue(DOR) South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce(DEW) Register for SC Income tax To report income taxes, you need to register with the South Carolina Department of Revenue (DOR). Upon registering online, you'll receive your withholding file number and tax deposit schedule within 24 hours. If you register by mail, the process will take about three weeks. To register income taxes, follow the instructions given below. Visit the SC Department of Revenue online. Scroll down the ‘Application & Searches’ section, and click the Business Tax application. Select the type of registration and complete all the fields. Register for SC Unemployment taxes To file South Carolina unemployment taxes, you must register with the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW). Once registered, you will receive a six-digit employer account number within 2-3 weeks after registering. To register for unemployment taxes, follow the instructions below. Visit the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce(DEW) Choose the ‘Employers’ from the options given. You will find the ‘I Need To’ section under the section select ‘Register for an Account’ and click Employers. Now, you will see the details needed to complete the registration. Check the box at the bottom of the page and click ‘Next’ Now, you can complete the other remaining sections. Minimum Wage and UI tax rate for South Carolina The minimum wage rate for South Carolina is the same as the federal minimum wage rate. UI wage rate: SUI taxes are used to provide benefits for the unemployed who lost their job through no fault on them. Maximum Taxable Wages $14,000 Employee Deduction None Employer Tax Rates 0.06 - 5.46% New Employer Tax Rates 0.39% Applicable taxes Here are the applicable taxes for the state of South Carolina Employer Taxes South Carolina state unemployment tax South Carolina SUI admin contingency assessment tax Employee Taxes South Carolina state tax SC State Income Tax To understand the withholding tax rate for South Carolina, learn more. Was this helpful? Yes No Related Questions What is the South Carolina State Unemployment Insurance(SUI) Rates? What forms are used to File withholding returns in South Carolina? Are non-profit organizations subject to payroll taxes in South Carolina? Does South Carolina have local taxes? Go to Home Page Need more help? Get in touch with our dedicated support team Contact Us (704) 684-4751 support@taxbandits.com Sign Up for a FREE TaxBandits Account! The Smart CPA Choice Register Now Already have an account? Sign in