South Carolina Form W-2 & WH-1606 Filing Requirements
- Form W-2 - Wage and Tax Statements
- Form WH-1606 - SC Withholding Fourth Quarter And Annual Reconciliation Return
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Form W-2 Filing Requirements for the State of South Carolina
Updated on December 24, 2020 - 10:30 AM by Admin, ExpressEfile Team
1. South Carolina Form W-2 Filing Requirements for the 2020
Tax Year
Employers in South Carolina must file Form W-2 with the state in addition to federal filing only if there is a state withholding to report
As an employer in the state of South Carolina, you must file
- Form W-2 - Wage and Tax Statements
- Form WH-1606 - Withholding Year End Reconciliation
2. South Carolina Form WH-1606 (Reconciliation Form)
Form A-3 is a reconciliation form for reporting the total tax amount withheld from
employees’ paycheck
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South Carolina requires Form WH-1606 along with the Form W-2.
3. South Carolina Form W-2 Filing Deadline
The deadline for filing both Form W-2 and the reconciliation Form WH-1606 with the South Carolina state is
January 31, 2021.
Don’t wait until the deadline. Prepare your Forms today, E-file it with both the federal and state, and have us mail your employee copies on
your behalf.
4. South Carolina Form W-2 Penalty
If you miss filing your Form W-2 with South Carolina or file after the deadline, an amount of $25 will be imposed as a penalty
5. Filing Form W-2s with the state of
South Carolina
The State of South Carolina suggests filers file Forms electronically for quick processing and to get instant updates on the filing status.
And, you must e-file Form W-2 with the state of
South Carolina if:
- You are filing 25 or more Form W-2
6. South Carolina Form W-2 Mailing Address
In case, if you are filing by paper, please mail the W-2s to the following address along with the required reconciliation Forms:
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SCDOR, PO Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214-0022.