{"id":5896,"date":"2023-07-11T15:33:14","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T15:33:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gw.brandhouse.marketing\/?p=5896"},"modified":"2025-03-06T15:01:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T15:01:26","slug":"south-carolina-withholding-tax-tips-for-remote-employees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greerwalker.com\/south-carolina-withholding-tax-tips-for-remote-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"South Carolina Withholding Tax Tips for Remote Employees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Title: South Carolina Withholding Tax Tips for Remote Employees<\/p>\n<p>The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) recently released a summary of tips to assist employers dealing with withholding tax compliance for their remote workforce.\u00a0 The rules for remote employees are complicated in many states &amp; the pandemic made this a critical priority for many employers.\u00a0 Here are some highlights from the SCDOR tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>If you live in South Carolina and work from home for an out-of-state employer, South Carolina income taxes should be withheld from your paycheck, and you will need to file a South Carolina individual income tax return.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>If you are an out-of-state employer with remote employees who work in South Carolina, in general you must register, collect and remit South Carolina withholding taxes on behalf of your SC workforce.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>If you are an employer in South Carolina and hire employees who are not South Carolina residents and work outside of South Carolina, you will likely be required to withhold income taxes from the wages for the state the remote employee is physically located in.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About GreerWalker LLP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>GreerWalker LLP provides tax, accounting, and advisory services focused on the needs of privately-held middle-market companies and their owners throughout the US and around the globe.<\/p>\n<p>Our affiliate GreerWalker Corporate Finance LLC offers exit planning and merger and acquisition services to provide a complete, integrated solution for middle market companies and their owners.<\/p>\n<p>Customized wealth planning for every stage of life is offered through our strategic partner, Choreo, LLC. Choreo, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Registration as an investment adviser does not imply a certain level of skill or training of the adviser or its representatives.<\/p>\n<p>With over 135 associates, we are one of the ten largest CPA firms in our region and among the top 200 CPA firms in the United States. We have repeatedly been recognized as one of the nation&#8217;s &#8220;Best of the Best\u201d accounting firms by Inside Public Accounting based on our overall superior financial and operational performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jason Pritchard is a partner in GreerWalker\u2019s Greenville, SC tax practice.\u00a0 Jason joined GreerWalker in 2017.\u00a0 Prior to joining the firm, Jason was most recently responsible for the oversight of state &amp; local tax accounting and compliance at a global top five financial institution.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, Jason spent 10+ years at a Fortune 50 retail company where he was responsible for all aspects of federal, state &amp; international taxation.\u00a0 Jason has 20+ years of experience evaluating and resolving US federal and state audit issues, the financial evaluation of proposed mergers and acquisitions and in the development and implementation of strategic business technology. Jason also works with clients to identify and implement federal, state &amp; local tax and development incentives.<\/p>\n<p>For questions and guidance about these changes, reach out to Jason at <a href=\"mailto:jason.pritchard@greerwalker.com\">jason.pritchard@greerwalker.com<\/a> or (864) 752-0084.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"margin: 0.8em 0 2.20em 0; border-top: 0px solid #fff; border-right: 0px solid #fff; border-left: 0px solid #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid #AAAAAA;\" \/>\n<p class=\"disclaimer_text\">The information contained herein is general in nature and based on authoritative guidance that is subject to change. Neither GreerWalker LLP nor GreerWalker Corporate Finance LLC (collectively, \u201cGreerWalker\u201d) guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information and are not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for results obtained by others as a result of reliance upon such information. GreerWalker assumes no obligation to inform the reader of any changes in tax laws, regulations, accounting standards, or other factors that could affect information contained herein. This publication does not, and is not intended to provide legal, tax or accounting advice, and readers should consult their advisors concerning the application of tax laws or accounting guidance to their particular situation. 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