South Carolina State Individual Tax Extension Filing Instructions
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Last modified 3/22/2023 1:07:32 AM EST |
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Individuals residing in South Carolina are granted an automatic 6-month extension of time to file the state tax return if having an approved federal extension.
If you do not have a Federal extension and you owe state tax, file a separate extension form on or before the due date of the return to get an automatic six-month extension of time to file a South Carolina income tax return.
Extension Form To Use
Form SC4868, Request for Extension of Time to File South Carolina Individual Income Tax Return.
Due Date to file South Carolina tax Extension
Extension Form |
Actual Due Date |
Extension Period |
---|---|---|
Form SC4868 |
15th day of the 4th month after the end of your tax year. | 6-month extension |
South Carolina tax extension Filing Method (Paper/Electronic)
It supports both paper and electronic filing options.
How to pay the state tax due?
You can pay your tax due using any of the following options:
- Pay using MyDORWAY through a credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) or a checking or savings account.
- Pay by check- Mail the check to the address on the form, letter, or notice related to your payment. The SCDOR only accepts checks drawn from a United States bank.
- Request a Payment Plan Agreement
Does ExpressExtension support this State filing?
Yes, you can complete and file your South Carolina Individual tax extension Form with ExpressExtension in minutes. Our application validates your form by performing an internal audit to check for errors. Once complete, all you need to do is print your form and mail it to the address we provide. Please Note: An extension to file doesn’t mean more time to pay, if you owe any tax due, make your tax payment by the original due date of your state return to avoid late payment penalties.
Any Special Requirements?
If no Income Tax is due and you have been granted an extension of time to file a Federal Income Tax return, the state will accept a copy of the federal extension. You do not need to send us a copy of the federal form by the due date of the tax return.
For more detailed information on South Carolina State personal tax extension, click here.