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INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX FILE & PAY OPTIONS ×
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​See how scanning our new QR​ codes ​makes sending your payments to the SCDOR fast, easy, and secure!
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File and pay your Individual Income Tax online

On average, more than 90% of SC Individual Income Tax returns are filed online each year. Here's why:

​​​​Automatic calculations reduce the chance of errors​.
​​Systematic checkpoints ensure your return is complete before your return can be submitted.
​​Filing online is the fastest and easiest way to complete your return​, which means we can start processing it faster.
​​If you're expecting a refund, choose direct deposit! It's the fastest, easiest, most secure way to receive your refund.
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​File with FRE​E tax filing software​

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You may qualify to file your federal and state return with FREE tax filing software​ if ​​you ​​made $84,000 or less in 2024.

See F​​​REE filing​ software >

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File with tax filing software (fees apply)

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If you don't qualify for free tax filing software, you can still file your federal and state returns online ​using software approved by the SCDOR.

Pay your Income ​T​ax bill online

We recommend MyDORWAY​ for the safest and easiest way to make online payments ​using a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) or from your checking or savings account.

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Choose DIRECT DEPOSIT for the quickest and safest way to receive your refund!​


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 File by paper

It's important to know that filing by paper increases your chances of errors and paper returns take longer for us to process, which may delay any refund you may receive. 

Learn more about paper filing >


 You can now access transcripts for tax years 2021 and forward SC Individual Income Tax returns on MyDORWAY. Learn more about requesting transcripts when logged in to MyDORWAY​​, the SCDOR's free online tax portal.​​

Options for paying your Income Tax bill when filing by paper:

​ ​Even if you are a first time filer, we ​​recommend MyDORWAY​​ for the easiest and safest way to pay your Income Tax bill online ​using a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) or from your checking or savings account. ​ Learn more​
​ ​Drafting your payment from your bank account is easier and faster than mailing in a paper check. Skip the post office, avoid getting your check lost in the mail, and simply check the ACH Debit box on line 36 and enter your banking information on line 37 of the SC​1040.​
​​​To pay by paper check, mail the check to the address on the form, letter, or notice related to your payment, and please note:
  • ​The SCDOR only accepts checks drawn from a United States bank.​
  • Your check may be converted to a debit (ACH) transaction which will process your payment faster from your bank account, and your payment will show as an electronic payment on your bank statement (you will not see a scanned image of your check).​​
​​ ​​If you have a tax bill and are worried you can't pay, the SCDOR wants you to know that you ha​ve options​.

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 ​Expecting a refund?

If you are expecting a refund, you can choose to receive your refund by direct deposit or paper check. 

We recommend choosing direct deposit. It’s the fastest, easiest, most secure way to receive your refund. As soon as we’ve processed your return, your refund will be deposited into your bank account. You don’t have to wait for paper check printing, your check getting lost in the mail, or taking the time to deposit or cash your check.

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 Need more time ​to file?

Request a six month filing extension for your South Carolina Individual Income Taxes by:

  • Paying your balance due online using MyDORWAY on or before the due date. Choose the individual payment option, enter your taxpayer information, and then choose the "Extension Payment" option on the following screen. Your payment on MyDORWAY automatically submits your filing extension request. No additional form or paperwork is required.

  • OR Mailing​ a completed SC4​868 with your payment for any balance due to the SCDOR on or before the due date. 

​ ​ See ou​r Tax Tip ​for more help on applying for an extension.

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​Nee​​d more help​​​?

​​Find filing tips an​d m​​ore on our Individual Income Tax page.
​​Find filing and payment information for Fiduciaries on our ​​online​ services ​for businesses page​​.​
​​Learn more about requesting a payment plan.


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