USA State Payroll Rates + Resources: State of South Carolina: Unemployment Insurance Reporting & Payments
Purpose
The purpose of this documentation is to outline the processes and requirements associated with submitting unemployment insurance reports and payments in the state of South Carolina.
Unemployment Insurance Reporting & Payments
Payments and wage reports and remittances must be received online in SUITS by midnight on the filing deadline.
| Quarters: | Months in Quarter: | Due Dates: |
| 1st Quarter | January - March | Due April 30th |
| 2nd Quarter | April - June | Due July 31st |
| 3rd Quarter | July - September | Due October 31st |
| 4th Quarter | October - December | Due January 31st |
For security purposes, electronic submissions delivered to the agency on CD or magnetic media can no longer be accepted.
If the due date is on a weekend or holiday, the next business day becomes the date the quarterly reports and payment must be submitted.
For further details, see the Guide to Unemployment Insurance for Businesses.
Good to Know!
The 2020 taxable wage base for South Carolina's is $14,000. The reported new employer rate is .55%, but it may vary. Refer to How to Find Rate Information in Your Portal to determine the appropriate rate for you.