Tax returns are due May 1, not tomorrow

​If you haven’t filed your 2024 South Carolina Individual Income Tax return, don’t stress about it. Remember – due to relief granted in the wake of Hurricane Hele​ne, the deadline for South Carolina filers is May 1, not the usual April 15 deadline.

Some quick reminders:​

• If you are required to file a return in another state, check to see when that state’s deadline is. It may be tomorrow.
• Two other South Carolina deadlines were also postponed until May 1:
  • 2023 Individual Income Tax returns for taxpayers with a valid extension, originally due October 15, 2024.
  • 2025 estimated payments, originally due April 15, 2025.

Here are some general filing tips:

• Choose the electronic filing method that is right for you.
• If you owe a balance after filing, pay your balance at dor.sc.gov/pay.
• If you’re expecting a refund, remember – processing your return and issuing your refund takes up to 8 weeks.
  • Direct deposit is the fastest, safest way to receive your refund.
  • Check your refund status at dor.sc.gov/refund.
• If you plan to hire a tax professional, make sure you ask the right questions​ before you hand over your sensitive information.
• If you don’t think you’ll be ready to file by May 1, you may consider requesting an extension.

If you have moved since filing your last return, update your address with the SCDOR: 

• Not updating your address may cause a delay in processing while we attempt to verify your information.
• When filing online, you should be asked if your address has changed since the last time you filed.
• If your online provider does not ask you if your address has changed, and you have a MyDORWAY account, update your address by logging in, selecting the More tab, then clicking Manage Names & Addresses.
• If you don’t have a MyDORWAY account, use the SC8822I.
• If filing a paper return, check the new address box on the SC1040, and include your current address.

Fighting fraud is the SCDOR's highest priority 

We take every step possible to verify your return—even if it means processing takes a little longer. Tax return and refund processing is expected to take up to 8 weeks from the date you file so that we can use all available tools to check for fraud. Remember–Protecting your refund is worth the wait.

Stay connected

We’re providing filing tips all season long at @theSCDOR​. Plus, our Instagra​m account is a fun way to learn more about job openings at our agency, upcoming Taxpayer Education events, and more. 

Find more tax season resources at dor.sc.gov/iit. Follow the SCDOR on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), and YouTube, and subscribe to ReveNews​ for the latest updates, resources, and reminders.​​​​

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