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The South Carolina Employment Security Commission accepts EFT Credit payments of unemployment taxes.
How to apply
The South Carolina Employment Security Commission requires all EFT users to apply for approval prior to submitting tax payment files.
For more information about making EFT payments and to obtain the agreement form, please visit the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce website and navigate to the Employers > Uemployment Insurance Tax Programs > Paying Your Unemployment Tax.
Payment and other information
Payments are due by the regular due dates for the particular tax period, even if you're paying via EFT.
The South Carolina Department of Revenue accepts EFT-Debit and EFT-Credit payments of withholding taxes.
The South Carolina Department of Revenue requires employers to remit their taxes via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) if:
They make 24 or more payments within a one year period.
They withhold $15,000.00 or more per quarter.
Employers who make fewer than 24 payments within a one year period or withhold less than $15,000.00 per quarter can remit their taxes via EFT on a voluntary basis.
How to apply
The South Carolina Department of Revenue requires all EFT users to apply for approval prior to submitting tax payment files.
For more information about applying for approval and about making EFT payments, please visit the South Carolina Department of Revenue website and navigate to the Electronic Services page.
Payment and other information
For the payment to be timely, it must settle in the State's bank account no later than two banking days after the due date.
If you choose the EFT Debit/Credit method - DO NOT file Form WH 1601. However, continue to file Forms WH 1605 and WH 1606. If money is required for either Form WH 1605 or WH 1606, send money via EFT and mail the return as you normally would.
South Carolina Department of Revenue
Withholding, Columbia, SC 29214-0004
WH-1605
SCDOR
Withholding, PO Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214-0004
WH-1606
South Carolina Department of Revenue
Withholding, Columbia, SC 29214-0004
WH-1612
South Carolina Department of Revenue
Withholding, Columbia, SC 29214-0004
Deposit Schedule
Due Date
Payment Method(s)
Zero Filing Required
Zero EFT Accepted
Accepted
Approval required
ACH Debit
ACH Credit
ACH / EFT payment information
The South Carolina Employment Security Commission accepts EFT Credit payments of unemployment taxes.
How to apply
The South Carolina Employment Security Commission requires all EFT users to apply for approval prior to submitting tax payment files.
For more information about making EFT payments and to obtain the agreement form, please visit the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce website and navigate to the Employers > Uemployment Insurance Tax Programs > Paying Your Unemployment Tax.
Payment and other information
Payments are due by the regular due dates for the particular tax period, even if you're paying via EFT.
Navigate to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce website and log into the State Unemployment Insurance Tax System (SUITS) section.
State ID formats
Unemployment ID: 6 digits formatted as #######, 7 digits formatted as 0######, or 8 digits formatted as ########
Withholding ID: 9 digits with last digit valid check digit
New hire reporting
Reporting methods
File Upload Type: Internet
General reporting requirements
Electronic filing required: No
Filing frequency: 20 days from hire date
Registration required: Yes
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