Is South Carolina a state where withholding is required?

<p>If the employee works in South Carolina, regardless of where he or she lives, the money made in South Carolina is subject to South Carolina taxation. If a resident of South Carolina earns wages in a state without a state income tax, the withholding should be for South Carolina.</p>

what is South Carolina state withholding tax?

<p>On the first $14,000 in salaries paid to each employee in a calendar year, the rate varies from 0.06 percent to 5.46 percent. You will pay a rate of 0.55 percent if you are a new employer.</p>

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South Carolina Payroll Tax And Labor Laws

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Did you know that overtime compensation is not required in South Carolina?

South Carolina Wage and Hour Laws

In South Carolina, there is no state-mandated minimum wage.

Except for those explicitly exempted by legislation, all workers are covered, with the exception of outside salespeople, employees working for certain family members, and employees of certain seasonal resorts.

South Carolina Payroll for Employers

Employers must inform workers about the regular working hours and agreed-upon remuneration, as well as the time and place of payment and any deductions from earnings, such as insurance contributions, at the time of hire. Employers can provide written notice by displaying the conditions prominently at or near the place of employment.

South Carolina Unemployment:

Taxable Wage Base ($000s): 14,000

New Employer Rate (% Taxable Wages) 0.55

South Carolina Income Tax Withholding

Employers in South Carolina are required to deduct state income taxes from salaries given to nonresidents for work performed in the state. Residents who labor outside of South Carolina must withhold a portion of their earnings.

South Carolina Benefits

South Carolina Voting Rights:

Employer Right to Schedule Voting Hours No

Pay Deduction for Voting Time Leave No

South Carolina does not have a voting time leave law.

How do I report new hires to the state?

- Register and report new hires online
- Mail new hire form to:
  South Carolina Department of Social Services
  Child Support Services Division
  Attn: New Hire Reporting Program
  PO Box 1469
  Columbia, SC 29202-1469.
- Fax: (803) 898-9100
- Phone: (803) 898-9235

How do I submit Child Support payments?

- Register and remit payments online
- Child Support Services Division
  P.O. Box 1469
  Columbia, SC 29202-1469
- Phone: (800) 768-5858

South Carolina State Tax Resources

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Question on FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax Act)

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