South Carolina Payroll Tax Requirements

There are 3 required tax items you need in order to get setup for payroll.

Requirement Format Agency
Withholding FileNumber XXXXXXXX-X (9 digits) South Carolina Department of Revenue
UI Account Number XXXXXX (6 digits) orXXXXXXXX (8 digits) South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce
Total Tax Rate X.XX% South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce

Withholding File Number

New businesses can register online. Successful registration will generate your Withholding File Number within 24 hours.

Unemployment Insurance Account Number

New Businesses can register online. You will receive your Unemployment Insurance Account Number within 2-3 weeks.

  • Locate your Withholding File Number on any notices received from the SC Department of Revenue. If you have any questions, reach out to the agency at (844) 898-8542, option 4.

  • Find your UI Account Number on notices received from the Department of Employment and Workforce. If you have any questions, contact the agency at (803) 737-2400, option 3.

  • Your Total Tax Rate is the combination of your Unemployment Insurance Tax Rate and the Departmental Administrative Contingency Assessment (DACA).

  • You can find your Total Tax Rate on the notice mailed by the Department of Employment and Workforce. If you have any questions, contact the agency at (803) 737-2400, option 3.