Request a Certificate of Compliance

A Certificate of Compliance provides confirmation that all tax returns and taxes administered by the SCDOR have been filed and paid by a taxpayer. 

A compliance letter certifies compliance for businesses as well as individuals and is valid for 30 days from the date it is issued. 

Am I eligible for a compliance l​etter? 

We can only issue compliance letters to South Carolina taxpayers. If you do not have a filing history in South Carolina, you are not eligible for a compliance letter. 

If you’re in forfeiture and would like to request a compliance letter, you will need to complete the C-268 Form, Certificate of Tax Compliance Request Form and pay a nonrefundable fee of $60. 

Note: Your request may be approved or denied. 

Successfully subm​​itting your request

Requests will be processed when all of the following requirements are met:

• Include the taxpayer’s name and SSN/ITIN/FEIN.
• Complete all fields on the C-268 form. Do not leave fields blank.
• The SC2848 (Power of Attorney) form must list compliance in Section 3 and must be signed by an owner, officer, or Personal Representative. 
• The taxpayer or authorized individual must sign and date the C-268 form. 
  
• Include the taxpayer’s name and EIN on each check or money order submitted. 
  

You have two options for submitting your request:

• We recommend submitting your request while logged in to your My​​DORWAY account​.
  
•  Select the More tab, then click Make a Certificate of Compliance Request.
  
  
• You also have the option to submit the C-268 paper form by email, fax, or mail.
  

After you submit your reque​st

Please allow a minimum of ten business days, excluding weekends and state holidays, for the SCDOR to process your request. You will receive a response of denial or approval. 

• If you receive an approval letter, no additional action is required with the SCDOR. 
• If you receive a denial letter, follow the directions on the letter to become compliant. 
• If you do not respond within 30 days of the date the denial letter is issued, your request is considered withdrawn. 
• If your request is withdrawn, a new Certificate of Tax Compliance Request Form and $60 fee will be required.

​Resources

​​​ Form C-268

​​​ Revenue Procedure #14-3: Certificate of Compliance​

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