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South Carolina

Extension for tax year 2009

General Instructions

The South Carolina Department of Revenue requires that you file for an extension whether or not you owe additional taxes at this time. However, if you do not owe any additional taxes the state will accept the Federal extension in lieu of a South Carolina extension.

South Carolina automatically grants a four month extension of time to file until August 15, 2010. To avoid penalties, South Carolina requires that at least 90% of your total tax liability (or 100% of your 2008 tax liability) by April 15, 2010 and the balance with the filing of your return.

Note: If your Adjusted Gross Income exceeded $150,000 in 2008, you must pay 90% of your 2009 tax liability or 110% of your 2008 tax liability to avoid a penalty.

Penalty and Interest Charges on Tax Owed:

In all cases, interest will be charged from the date the tax should have been paid (April 15, 2010) until the date of payment. Any unpaid portion of the final due will incur interest at the prevailing federal rates. In addition, the state may assess the following penalties:

• Late Payment Penalty. South Carolina may assess a late payment penalty of 0.5% (0.5%) per month to a maximum of 25% of the outstanding balance if you do not pay 90% of the tax due with the filing of your return.
• Failure to File Penalty. If you do not file your return by August 15, 2010, you may be assessed an additional penalty of 5% per month up to 25% of the balance due.

If You Owe...

If you owe additional South Carolina Income Taxes you may pay your estimated balance due in the following ways:

1. Prepare a South Carolina Extension Form SC-4868 (click here to download PDF)
2. Enclose a check or money order along with the completed form.
3. Mail to:
   SC Department of Revenue
   Income Tax
   Columbia, SC 29214-0013

The South Carolina Department of Revenue operates an online system for submitting a request for an extension. You can find this system at SCnetFile

Using SCnetFile you can pay by credit card (MasterCard or Visa Only) or by Direct Debit (electronic check) directly from your bank account. There are no additional charges for using this service.

South Carolina accepts payment by credit card through Official Payments Corporation. Making your payment in this way automatically qualifies you for an extension of time to file your tax return until August 15, 2010. You will not need to file any other forms at this time. You can do this either on the web or by telephone.

Official Payments Corporation will accept Discover/NOVUS, MasterCard, Visa or American Express card to pay your personal income taxes. There is a convenience fee for this service equal to 2.5% of the tax amount being charged. The minimum fee is $1.00.

To make your payment and receive an automatic extension of time to file, have the following information ready:

• The amount you are paying in dollars and cents
• Your social security number
• Your spouse's social security number (if applicable)
• The first four letters of your last name
• The first four letters of your spouse's last name, if different from yours
• Tax year 2009
• Your home telephone number (including area code)
• Credit card number
• Credit card expiration date (MM/YYYY)
• ZIP Code for the address where your credit card bills are sent

Make your payment at the Official Payments Corp. web site.

Use your touch-tone phone to call toll-free (800) 272-9829. At the end of your call you will be given a confirmation number. Write down and save this confirmation number for your records

If You Do Not Owe...

South Carolina requires that you request an extension, even if you do not owe or are expecting a tax refund.

There is nothing to be filed at this time. Be sure to attach a copy of your completed Federal Extension form to your South Carolina return when you file.

You have two options for submitting your request for an extension of time to file: online at SCnetFile or by mail.

Online:

The South Carolina Department of Revenue operates an online system for submitting a request for an extension. You can find this system at SCnetFile.

By Mail:

1. Prepare a South Carolina Extension Form SC-4868 (click here to download PDF ).
2. Mail to:
   SC Department of Revenue
   Income Tax
   Columbia , SC 29214-0013