How do I register for South Carolina payroll taxes?

Registering for South Carolina Payroll Tax Account Numbers

South Carolina requires employers to register with the Department of Revenue and Department of Employment & Workforce.

Department of Revenue Withholding Number

• Register online
• Format: 9 digits (99999999-9)
• To find an existing account number, call: (844) 898-8542

Department of Employment & Workforce Account Number

• Register online
• Format: 7 digits (0999999 or 0099999)
• To find an existing account number, call: (803) 737-2400

South Carolina Payroll Taxes

Payroll Tax Rates

The Department of Employment & Workforce will assign your unemployment insurance (UI) tax rate. A fixed Contingency Assessment rate of 0.06% is included in your UI rate. 

Payroll Tax Deposit Schedules

All unemployment taxes are deposited quarterly. Your withholding deposit schedule will match your federal withholding deposit schedule.