State tax debt in South Carolina is collected by South Carolina Department of Revenue, not the IRS. 12 to 48 months, with a $45 fee. Ask on MyDORWAY. You cannot have an active levy.
Key facts for South Carolina
- State income tax
- For 2026: 1.99% under $30,000 and 5.21% above. The 2025 top rate was 6%. Source
- Payment plan
- 12 to 48 months, with a $45 fee. Ask on MyDORWAY. You cannot have an active levy. Source
- Offer program
- Yes. Use Form SC656 and send 10% of the offer. Source
- Liens
- Liens are issued by the SCDOR and listed in the online State Tax Lien Registry, not at the county. Source
Two debts, two sets of rules
- The IRS collects federal taxes, with its own letters and plans.
- South Carolina Department of Revenue collects South Carolina taxes, with its own rules.
- A plan with the IRS does not stop the state from collecting, and the other way around.
Common questions in South Carolina
Who collects state taxes in South Carolina?
The South Carolina Department of Revenue. It is separate from the IRS. A plan with one does not stop the other from collecting.
Can I get a payment plan for South Carolina taxes?
12 to 48 months, with a $45 fee. Ask on MyDORWAY. You cannot have an active levy.
Does South Carolina take offers in compromise?
Yes. Use Form SC656 and send 10% of the offer.
Can TaxTruce help with South Carolina tax debt?
Yes. TaxTruce is a free service that connects you with tax resolution firms that work in South Carolina. Answer a few questions, confirm your phone with a text code, and a firm reviews your situation and calls you back. We are not the IRS or a state agency.
Results depend on your situation. Not every case qualifies.
Sources
- South Carolina Department of Revenue
- South Carolina Department of Revenue: income tax rates
- South Carolina Department of Revenue: payment plans
- South Carolina Department of Revenue: offers and settlements
- South Carolina Department of Revenue: liens and warrants
- Census QuickFacts South Carolina (ACS 2020-2024)
- Census Reporter: South Carolina profile (ACS 2024 1 year)
Facts on this page come from South Carolina Department of Revenue and are linked. Rules change. Check with South Carolina Department of Revenue or a licensed tax pro before you act. We are not affiliated with South Carolina Department of Revenue.