South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR)

South Carolina Tax Resolution Document Package

A fillable Word document customized to South Carolina law — agency-referenced statutory citations, ready to print and send to the SCDOR.

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What's Included:

  • Your South Carolina collection statute of limitations (S.C. Code Ann. §12-54-120 / §12-54-122)
  • Fillable Installment Agreement request letter
  • Fillable Penalty Abatement (reasonable-cause) letter
  • Offer in Compromise / hardship settlement statement
  • Wage garnishment & levy-release request letter
  • Your South Carolina rights & appeal deadlines

Your South Carolina Tax Agency

  • Agency: South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR)
  • Phone: (844) 898-8542
  • Portal: dor.sc.gov
  • State income tax: Yes
Collection Statute of Limitations

A state tax lien is enforceable for 10 years from filing, renewable for an additional 10 (S.C. Code Ann. §12-54-120 / §12-54-122); assessment limitation 3 years (§12-54-85).

Verified South Carolina Resolution Options

Installment agreements: Payment plan agreements under SCDOR authority (S.C. Code Ann. §12-54-200) via MyDORWAY.

Offer in compromise / settlement: Offer in Compromise authorized under S.C. Code Ann. §12-4-340 (doubt as to liability/collectibility, hardship).

Penalty abatement: Penalty waiver for reasonable cause under S.C. Code Ann. §12-54-160.

Wage / levy protection: South Carolina prohibits wage garnishment for most consumer debts, but state taxes CAN be collected by wage levy under S.C. Code Ann. §12-54-130. Federal CCPA floor (15 U.S.C. §1673): ordinary creditor garnishment limited to the lesser of 25% of disposable earnings or the amount exceeding 30× the federal minimum wage. State tax levies on wages may exceed this consumer cap at agency discretion.

Citation status: Agency-level guidance with best-documented citations; confirm exact section numbers with the agency. S.C. Code Ann. §12-4-340 (OIC) and §12-54 collection/lien sections reflect documented SCDOR practice; 10-year renewable lien follows SCDOR guidance. Section numbers not all independently re-confirmed.
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This package is an educational/self-help tool prepared based on South Carolina law (S.C. Code Ann. §12-54-120 / §12-54-122). It is not legal advice and not a substitute for a licensed tax professional.