​​Who should at​tend

Business managers, CFOs, accounts payable personnel, accounting staff, tax professionals, and anyone who works with Sales & Use Tax would benefit from one of our seminars.

Course topics

While the topics of these seminars can vary based on the industry, most courses feature the following topics:

• Statewide and local Sales & Use Taxes
• Information on software, maintenance, and similar service contracts
• Industry-specific exemptions and exclusions

Continuing education credits

The Sales & Use Tax seminars qualify for continuing education credit, and certificates of attendance will be provided. It is your responsibility to seek credit through the appropriate accreditation board.​

Registration

• Register for all of our events online. Registration closes one week before the event.
• ​​If you have questions or need a different way to register, contact us at TaxpayerEducation@dor.sc.gov or 803-898-5800. 

New for 2025: All seminars are free and hybrid. Choose the registration link ​that works for you—virtual or in person.

Who should attend

Any businesses responsible for filing Sales & Use Tax returns such as new business owners, business owners who have questions about their responsibilities, or accounting personnel for small businesses.

Course topics

• Sales Tax laws as they relate to completing your return
• Information on local Sales & Use Taxes
• Components of the Sales Tax forms
• Step-by-step directions on completing the return
• Demonstration of filing on MyDORWAY

Continuing education credits

The workshop qualifies for continuing education credit, and certificates of attendance will be provided. It is your responsibility to seek credit through the appropriate accreditation board.​

Registration

• Register for all of our events online.
• Please note availability is limited—register early to reserve your spot!
• If you have questions or need a different way to register, contact us at TaxpayerEducation@dor.sc.gov or 803-898-5800.

New for 2025: Some workshops are hybrid. Choose the registration link ​that works for you—virtual or in person. 

Who should attend

Small business owners, bookkeepers, payroll clerks, new Withholding Tax registrants, businesses who employ seasonal workers, and tax professionals should attend this workshop.

Course topics

• Federal tax law issues (taught by an IRS representative)
• Unemployment insurance—liability and reporting requirements (taught by an SCDEW representative)
• Basics of the SC Withholding Tax law
• How to register for the Withholding Tax
• When to file and pay Withholding Taxes
• Electronic filing methods and MyDORWAY

Continuing education credits

The workshop qualifies for continuing education credit, and certificates of attendance will be provided. It is your responsibility to seek credit through the appropriate accreditation board.​

Registration

• Register for all of our events online.
• Please note availability is limited—register early to reserve your spot!
• If you have questions or need a different way to register, contact us at TaxpayerEducation@dor.sc.gov or 803-898-5800.

New for 2025: Some workshops are hybrid. Choose the registration link ​that works for you—virtual or in person. ​

ABL Basics workshops

This free workshop​, led by t​he​ SCDO​R’s ​Alcohol Beverage ​Licensing (ABL) team, is a great introduction to ABL laws for businesses​ planning to sell wine, beer, ​or liquor. We’ll cover licensing basics, including applications and renewals, special events,​ and compliance laws.​

Who should at​tend

This course is designed for anyone new to ABL regulations, including new business owners who plan to sell alcohol, current business owners who plan to start selling alcohol, or any retailers or restaurant owners who have questions about alcohol licensing.

Course topics

• Application process
• 120-day temporary license or permit
• License renewals
• Special events
• Compliance
• Online resources​

Continuing education credits

The workshop qualifies for continuing education credit, and certificates of attendance will be provided. It is your responsibility to seek credit through the appropriate accreditation board.​

Registration

• Register for all of our events online.
• Please note availability is limited—register early to reserve your spot!
• ​​If you have questions or need a different way to register, contact us at TaxpayerEducation@dor.sc.gov or 803-898-5800. 

New for 2025: Some workshops are hybrid. Choose the registration link ​that works for you—virtual or in person.

ABL special events workshop

This free workshop​, led by t​he​ SCDO​R’s ​Alc​oh​ol Beverage ​Licensing (ABL) team, covers the different special event applications and the requirements for each license type. 

Who should at​tend

This course is designed for anyone who is in the catering or bartending business, nonprofits that hold fundraisers, promoters, or anyone who is planning to provide beer, wine, or liquor at an event. 

Course topics

• Special event applications and requirements
• Applicant information
• Unlicensed social functions
• License limitations

Continuing education credits

The workshop qualifies for continuing education credit, and certificates of attendance will be provided. It is your responsibility to seek credit through the appropriate accreditation board.​

Registration

• Register for all of our events online.
• Please note availability is limited—register early to reserve your spot!
• ​​If you have questions or need a different way to register, contact us at TaxpayerEducation@dor.sc.gov or 803-898-5800.

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