South Carolina Tax Forms 2023
Printable State SC-1040 Form and SC-1040 Instructions
South Carolina state income tax Form SC1040 must be postmarked by April 15, 2024 in order to avoid penalties and late fees. Printable South Carolina state tax forms for the 2023 tax year will be based on income earned between January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
The South Carolina income tax rate for tax year 2023 is progressive from a low of 3% to a high of 6.4%. The state income tax table can be found inside the South Carolina 1040 instructions booklet. The South Carolina 1040 instructions and the most commonly filed individual income tax forms are listed below on this page.
Preparation of your South Carolina income tax forms begins with the completion of your federal tax forms. Several of the South Carolina state income tax forms require information from your federal income tax return, for example.
If you have not done so already, please begin with your federal form 1040. Remember that federal tax forms 1040EZ and 1040A have been discontinued. Seniors age 65 and older have the option of filing federal form 1040-SR this year.
What is South Carolina Form SC1040?
South Carolina Form SC1040 is used by full-year residents, part-year residents, and nonresidents to file their state income tax return. The purpose of Form SC1040 is to determine your tax liability for the state of South Carolina. Nonresident and part-year resident filers are also required to complete South Carolina Schedule NR.
The State of South Carolina does not have an Easy Form (EZ) or Short Form.
Read the Check Boxes
section of the SC1040 instructions book to help determine if you should file as a full-year resident, part-year resident, or nonresident for tax year 2023.
Do I have to file a South Carolina tax return?
You must file a South Carolina tax return if you were required to file a federal income tax return. Even if you are not required to file, you may still want to file a South Carolina tax return. You may receive a refund for the state tax amount shown on your South Carolina W-2, for example. You may also be eligible for any South Carolina earned income credit or other low-income related credits.
Read the Who Must File
section of the SC1040 instructions book to help determine if you should file a state income tax return for tax year 2023.
How to pay estimated taxes in South Carolina?
South Carolina Form SC1040ES is used to pay estimated taxes. If you have taxable income from self-employment, interest, dividends, unemployment compensation, and pensions, you may have to pay estimated tax to the state of South Carolina.
Download South Carolina Form SC1040ES from the list of forms in the table below on this page. The computation worksheet and instructions for Form SC1040ES can be found inside the PDF file. The last page of the South Carolina Form SC1040ES file is the fillable payment voucher for the 2024 tax year. Open the PDF file and print the estimated tax payment vouchers and worksheet pages that you need for you records. Then, fill in and mail the estimated tax payment vouchers to the South Carolina Department of Revenue.
South Carolina estimated income tax payment due dates are the same as the federal Form 1040-ES payment due dates. For the 2024 tax year, estimated tax payments are due quarterly on the following dates: April 15, 2024; June 15, 2024; September 15, 2024; and Jan 15, 2025.
Where can I get South Carolina tax forms?
Printable South Carolina tax forms for 2023 are available for download below on this page. These are the official PDF files published by the South Carolina Department of Revenue, we do not alter them in any way. The PDF file format allows you to safely print, fill in, and mail in your 2023 South Carolina tax forms.
To get started, download the forms and instructions files you need to prepare your 2023 South Carolina income tax return. Then, open Adobe Acrobat Reader on your desktop or laptop computer. Do not attempt to fill in or print these files from your browser.
From Adobe Acrobat Reader use the Ctrl + O shortcut or select File / Open and navigate to your 2023 South Carolina tax forms. Open the files to read the instructions, and, remember to save any fillable forms periodically while filling them in. Print all South Carolina state tax forms at 100%, actual size, without any scaling.
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Booklets generally contain an assortment of printable tax forms and instructions.
We estimate that most 2023 South Carolina income tax forms will be released by January 15, 2024. Links below may display draft or 2022 South Carolina tax forms and instructions until they are published by the DOR.
2023 South Carolina Tax Form Downloads
| Form | Title | |
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| SC1040 | 2023 South Carolina Individual Income Tax Return |
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| SC1040 ES | 2023 South Carolina Estimated Income Tax Form and Instructions | |
| SC1040 TC | 2023 South Carolina Tax Credits | |
| SC1040 TT | 2023 South Carolina Income Tax Table | |
| SC1040 V | Individual Income Tax Payment Voucher | |
| SC1040 X | Amended Individual Income Tax Return (see SC1040 Instructions) | |
| SC4868 | Request for Extension of Time to File South Carolina Individual Income Tax Return | |
| SC-8822 | Change of Name / Address / Business Location |  |
| Schedule NR | 2023 Nonresident Schedule |
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| I-319 | 2023 Tuition Tax Credit | |
| I-360 | Classroom Teacher Expenses Credit | |
How do I track my South Carolina tax refund?
To track the status of your South Carolina income tax refund online, visit the South Carolina Department of Revenue website and use their Income Tax Refund Status service. South Carolina Department of Revenue asks that you wait 7-8 days before checking the status of an electronically filed return and 2-3 weeks for a mailed in paper return.
To track the status of your South Carolina income tax refund for 2023 you will need the following information:
- Social Security Number
- Refund Amount
The requested information must match what was submitted on your 2023 South Carolina Form SC1040. To track prior year refunds, you will need to contact the South Carolina Department of Revenue service center by phone, email, or mail.
To contact the South Carolina Department of Revenue service center by phone or email, use the check your refund status link above. Alternatively, read or print the 2023 South Carolina Form SC1040 instructions to obtain the proper phone number and mailing address.
Last updated: January 4, 2024
References:
- Individual Income Tax Forms. State of South Carolina, South Carolina Department of Revenue. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
- Filing Requirements. State of South Carolina, South Carolina Department of Revenue. Retrieved January 4, 2024.