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South Carolina Payroll Guide
South Carolina Payroll Guide

South Carolina Payroll Guide

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Written by Isabelle Talkington
Updated over a month ago

There are 3 required tax items you’ll need in order to get setup for payroll.

Requirement

Format

Agency

Withholding File Number

XXXXXXXX-X (9 digits)

UI Account Number

XXXXXX (6 digits) or XXXXXXXX (8 digits)

Total Tax Rate

X.XX%

How to register:

  • Withholding File Number

    • New businesses can register online. Successful registration will generate your Withholding File Number within 24 hours.

  • Unemployment Insurance Account Number

    • New Businesses can register online. You will receive your Unemployment Insurance Account Number within 2-3 weeks.

How to locate these numbers if you’re already registered:

  • Locate your Withholding File Number on any notices received from the SC Department of Revenue. If you have any questions, reach out to the agency at (844) 898-8542, option 4.

  • Find your UI Account Number on notices received from the Department of Employment and Workforce. If you have any questions, contact the agency at (803) 737-2400, option 3.

  • Your Total Tax Rate is the combination of your Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate and the Departmental Administrative Contingency Assessment (DACA).

  • You can find your Total Tax Rate on the notice mailed by the Department of Employment and Workforce. If you have any questions, contact the agency at (803) 737-2400, option 3.

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