Submitted by: SCDOR
This article originally appeared in the Summer 2024 issue of the South Carolina CPA Report

Whether you are looking forward to cooler weather or looking back on summer fun, this season is winding down and fall is on its way. The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has tips to help you navigate the dog days of summer with your clients.

Do your business clients need help reporting Tax Free Weekend sales?
With Tax Free Weekend in the rearview mirror, you might have questions about how to report your clients’ exempt sales. Here are some tips:

  • Enter the amount of exempt sales made during the Sales Tax Holiday as a deduction on the State Sales and Use Tax Worksheet of their August Sales Tax Return.
    • When filing on MyDORWAY, click the View/Edit State Deductions button under Item 4. Select Sales Tax Holiday exempt sales as the deduction type and enter the deduction amount.
    • If filing a paper return, enter Sales Tax Holiday in Item 4, Column A and the amount of deduction in Column B.
  • Remember, the Sales Tax Holiday deduction code is only allowed on the August Sales Tax return, due in September.
  • The easiest way to file and pay Sales Tax and manage all of your clients’ South Carolina tax accounts is through MyDORWAY. For tips and tutorials to help you get started, visit dor.sc.gov/MyDORWAY.

Do your individual clients need help locating a missing refund?
If your client’s South Carolina Individual Income Tax refund never arrived in their mailbox or bank account, it’s easy to report it as missing and request a replacement.

First steps to take if you suspect your client’s refund is missing:

  • Verify that their refund was issued using the SCDOR’s Where’s My Refund tool at dor.sc.gov/refund.
    • If their direct deposit refund was issued, but they have not received it, they should contact their financial institution.
    • If their refund status shows that their refund check was issued more than 30 days ago, they can report their refund as missing.
    • If their refund status does not show that their refund was issued, we may still be processing their return.​
    • Your client also can request a replacement refund if their original refund check was lost, stolen, or destroyed before they could deposit it.

MyDORWAY is the fastest, easiest way to request a replacement refund:

  • If your client has a MyDORWAY account…
    • Scroll to their Individual Income Tax account and click More Account Options.
      On the next screen, select Report a Missing Refund.
    • You can request a direct deposit refund by entering your client’s bank account and routing numbers.
    • You can also report a missing refund using the SC3911, Individual Income Tax Refund
  • Tracer paper form, available at dor.sc.gov/forms, though using MyDORWAY is the fastest way to receive a replacement refund.

Allow up to six weeks for the SCDOR to process your request and issue your client a replacement refund.

Considering a career move? The SCDOR is hiring.
You don’t have to settle for tedious work and long hours to be successful. If you’re tired of the grind and looking for a career that sparks your creativity while giving you room to grow, start your search at the SCDOR!

Your accounting skills can open the door for you to lead, educate, and solve complex problems—without having to sacrifice your personal life.

What makes our team different? We’re dedicated to helping our employees thrive inside and outside of the office. That’s why we offer:

  • Robust training and development programs with opportunities to advance in our agency
  • 37.5-hour workweeks, with options for hybrid work and flexible hours
  • Paid parental leave, tuition assistance, and more!

But don’t take our word for it. We think Auditor Val Green says it best: “If you’re looking for a flexible career with supportive management, this is it.”

With over 700 positions in offices around South Carolina, we’re sure we can help you find your next career move.

Explore our open positions at dor.sc.gov/careers.