South Carolina Business Tax Extension

South Carolina Business Tax Extension LLC / Partnership – S Corporation – C Corporation – Fiduciary

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South Carolina Quick Reference
LLC / Partnership • Business Tax Extension
State South Carolina (SC)
Entity Type LLC / Partnership
Extension ✓ Auto with Federal
Federal Form IRS Form 7004
State Form SC Form SC1120-T | South Carolina Corporate Extension (payment only)
Original Deadline March 16, 2026
Extended Deadline September 15, 2026

South Carolina Business Tax Extension – LLC / Partnership

SC Form SC1120-T | South Carolina Corporate Extension  •  LLC / Partnership
Original deadline: March 16, 2026 Extended to: September 15, 2026 Extension: 6 months automatic

South Carolina LLC & Partnership Tax Extension

South Carolina LLCs and partnerships with South Carolina source income file Form SC1065 (South Carolina Partnership Return) with the South Carolina Department of Revenue. The return is due March 16, 2026, and a six-month extension to September 15, 2026 is available. South Carolina automatically follows the federal Form 7004 extension for LLC and partnership returns–no separate South Carolina extension form is required–provided all South Carolina income tax owed is paid by March 16, 2026. South Carolina taxes each LLC member's distributive share at the individual income tax rate, with a top rate of 6.2%.

Original Deadline March 16, 2026
Extended Deadline September 15, 2026
SC Tax Due March 16, 2026 – The extension applies to the filing deadline only. South Carolina income tax owed by nonresident members or under composite return obligations must be paid by March 16, 2026. Unpaid tax accrues the 5%/month failure-to-file penalty and the 0.5%/month failure-to-pay charge.

Extending a South Carolina LLC or Partnership Return

File IRS Form 7004 before March 16, 2026 to extend the South Carolina Form SC1065 return to September 15, 2026. Pay all South Carolina income tax owed, including any composite tax for nonresident members, by March 16, 2026 through MyDORWAY or by mailing a payment to: SC Department of Revenue, Corporation Return, PO Box 100151, Columbia, SC 29202. South Carolina requires withholding or composite tax payments for LLC members who are nonresidents of South Carolina–these payments are due by March 16, 2026 and are not extended.

South Carolina offers a composite return option for LLCs with nonresident members, allowing the LLC to pay South Carolina income tax at the entity level on behalf of nonresident members at the top individual rate. If the composite return election is in place, the composite payment is still due by March 16, 2026 even when the SC1065 filing deadline is extended.

SC LLC Extension Steps

  • File IRS Form 7004 before March 16, 2026 to extend the South Carolina Form SC1065 return to September 15, 2026–no separate state extension form is needed.
  • Pay all South Carolina income tax, including composite or withholding amounts for nonresident members, by March 16, 2026 through MyDORWAY or by mail.
  • Confirm whether the optional South Carolina composite return applies and include those payments with the March 16, 2026 deadline.
  • File the completed Form SC1065 with the South Carolina Department of Revenue by September 15, 2026.

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How to Pay

South Carolina requires online payment for tax amounts of $750 or more. Submit electronically via the South Carolina Online Tax Extension Payment portal. For amounts under $750, complete SC Form SC1120-T | South Carolina Corporate Extension and mail with your payment.

Online – Required $750+

South Carolina Online Payment Portal

Submit electronically through the South Carolina Online Tax Extension Payment system. Required for all payments $750 and above.

Mail – Under $750

SC Form SC1120-T | South Carolina Corporate Extension by Check

Download SC Form SC1120-T | South Carolina Corporate Extension and mail with your check or money order. Include your EIN and tax year on the check.

SC Department of Revenue
Corporation Return
PO Box 100151, Columbia, SC 29202

Late Filing & Payment Penalties

Penalty TypeAmount
Failure to File5% of unpaid tax per month, up to 25%.
Failure to Pay0.5% per month on unpaid tax, up to 25%.

LLC / Partnership Quick Reference

State AbbreviationSC
Entity TypeLLC / Partnership
Extension StatusAutomatic with approved IRS Form 7004
Original Filing DeadlineMarch 16, 2026
Extended Filing DeadlineSeptember 15, 2026
Payment DueMarch 16, 2026 (100% of tax owed)
Payment FormSC Form SC1120-T | South Carolina Corporate Extension
Online PaymentSouth Carolina Online Tax Extension Payment
State AgencySouth Carolina Department of Revenue
Failure to File Penalty5% of unpaid tax per month, up to 25%.
Failure to Pay Penalty0.5% per month on unpaid tax, up to 25%.

South Carolina Business Tax Extension – S Corporation

SC Form SC1120-T | South Carolina Corporate Extension  •  S Corporation
Original deadline: March 16, 2026 Extended to: September 15, 2026 Extension: 6 months automatic

South Carolina S Corporation Tax Extension

South Carolina S corporations file Form SC1120-S (South Carolina S Corporation Return) with the South Carolina Department of Revenue. The return is due March 16, 2026, and a six-month extension to September 15, 2026 is available. South Carolina automatically honors the federal Form 7004 extension for S corporation returns–no separate South Carolina extension form is required–provided all South Carolina S corporation income tax is paid by March 16, 2026. South Carolina taxes S corporation income at the individual level, and the entity itself is generally not subject to the South Carolina corporate income tax.

Original Deadline March 16, 2026
Extended Deadline September 15, 2026
SC Tax Due March 16, 2026 – The filing extension to September 15, 2026 does not extend the South Carolina S corporation payment deadline. Income tax owed–including composite amounts for nonresident shareholders–must be paid by March 16, 2026 to avoid the 5%/month failure-to-file penalty and the 0.5%/month failure-to-pay charge.

How to Extend a South Carolina S Corporation Return

File IRS Form 7004 before March 16, 2026 to extend the South Carolina Form SC1120-S return to September 15, 2026. Pay all South Carolina S corporation income tax, including composite or withholding tax for nonresident shareholders, by March 16, 2026 through MyDORWAY or by mailing a payment to: SC Department of Revenue, Corporation Return, PO Box 100151, Columbia, SC 29202. South Carolina offers a composite return option for nonresident shareholders–if elected, the composite payment is due by March 16, 2026 regardless of extension.

South Carolina's top individual income tax rate of 6.2% applies to S corporation income passed through to shareholders. S corporations with nonresident shareholders must either withhold South Carolina income tax or include nonresident shareholders in a composite return. Confirm which approach applies before the March 16, 2026 deadline to avoid nonresident withholding penalties.

SC S Corporation Extension Checklist

  • File IRS Form 7004 before March 16, 2026 to extend the South Carolina Form SC1120-S return to September 15, 2026–no separate SC extension form is required.
  • Pay all South Carolina S corporation income tax, including composite amounts for nonresident shareholders, by March 16, 2026 through MyDORWAY or by mail.
  • Confirm whether South Carolina nonresident withholding or composite return obligations apply and include those payments by March 16, 2026.
  • File the completed Form SC1120-S with the South Carolina Department of Revenue by September 15, 2026.

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How to Pay

South Carolina requires online payment for tax amounts of $750 or more. Submit electronically via the South Carolina Online Tax Extension Payment portal. For amounts under $750, complete SC Form SC1120-T | South Carolina Corporate Extension and mail with your payment.

Online – Required $750+

South Carolina Online Payment Portal

Submit electronically through the South Carolina Online Tax Extension Payment system. Required for all payments $750 and above.

Mail – Under $750

SC Form SC1120-T | South Carolina Corporate Extension by Check

Download SC Form SC1120-T | South Carolina Corporate Extension and mail with your check or money order. Include your EIN and tax year on the check.

SC Department of Revenue
Corporation Return
PO Box 100151, Columbia, SC 29202

Late Filing & Payment Penalties

Penalty TypeAmount
Failure to File5% of unpaid tax per month, up to 25%.
Failure to Pay0.5% per month on unpaid tax, up to 25%.

S Corporation Quick Reference

State AbbreviationSC
Entity TypeS Corporation
Extension StatusAutomatic with approved IRS Form 7004
Original Filing DeadlineMarch 16, 2026
Extended Filing DeadlineSeptember 15, 2026
Payment DueMarch 16, 2026 (100% of tax owed)
Payment FormSC Form SC1120-T | South Carolina Corporate Extension
Online PaymentSouth Carolina Online Tax Extension Payment
State AgencySouth Carolina Department of Revenue
Failure to File Penalty5% of unpaid tax per month, up to 25%.
Failure to Pay Penalty0.5% per month on unpaid tax, up to 25%.

South Carolina Business Tax Extension – C Corporation

SC Form SC1120-T | South Carolina Corporate Extension  •  C Corporation
Original deadline: April 15, 2026 Extended to: October 15, 2026 Extension: 6 months automatic

South Carolina C Corporation Tax Extension

South Carolina C corporations file Form SC1120 (South Carolina Corporation Income Tax Return) with the South Carolina Department of Revenue. The return is due April 15, 2026, and a six-month extension to October 15, 2026 is available. South Carolina automatically honors the federal Form 7004 extension for C corporation returns–no separate South Carolina extension form is required–provided all South Carolina corporate income tax is paid by April 15, 2026. South Carolina's corporate income tax rate is a flat 5% on South Carolina net income. South Carolina also imposes a license fee of 0.1% of capital stock and paid-in surplus, with a minimum of $25.

Original Deadline April 15, 2026
Extended Deadline October 15, 2026
SC Tax Due April 15, 2026 – The six-month extension covers the filing deadline only. South Carolina corporate income tax and license fee must both be paid by April 15, 2026 to avoid the 5%/month failure-to-file penalty and the 0.5%/month failure-to-pay charge.

Requesting a South Carolina C Corporation Extension

File IRS Form 7004 before April 15, 2026 to extend the South Carolina Form SC1120 return to October 15, 2026. Pay all South Carolina corporate income tax and the license fee by April 15, 2026 through MyDORWAY or by mailing a payment to: SC Department of Revenue, Corporation Return, PO Box 100151, Columbia, SC 29202. South Carolina C corporations apportioning income to multiple states use a single-sales-factor apportionment formula–complete the South Carolina sales factor analysis before April 15, 2026 to accurately calculate the extension payment.

South Carolina offers significant income tax incentives for manufacturers and qualifying businesses, including the Job Tax Credit and the Industry Partnership Fund Credit. C corporations eligible for these credits should apply them before calculating the April 15, 2026 extension payment, as available credits may significantly reduce the South Carolina income tax liability due.

South Carolina C Corporation Extension Checklist

  • File IRS Form 7004 before April 15, 2026 to extend the South Carolina Form SC1120 return to October 15, 2026–no separate SC extension form is needed.
  • Pay South Carolina corporate income tax (5%) and the license fee by April 15, 2026 through MyDORWAY or by mail to avoid penalty.
  • Apply the South Carolina single-sales-factor formula to estimate corporate income tax accurately before April 15, 2026.
  • File the completed Form SC1120 with the South Carolina Department of Revenue by October 15, 2026.

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C Corporation returns carry unique complexities – a licensed CPA or Enrolled Agent can navigate the details and ensure your South Carolina return is filed accurately and on time.

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How to Pay

South Carolina requires online payment for tax amounts of $750 or more. Submit electronically via the South Carolina Online Tax Extension Payment portal. For amounts under $750, complete SC Form SC1120-T | South Carolina Corporate Extension and mail with your payment.

Online – Required $750+

South Carolina Online Payment Portal

Submit electronically through the South Carolina Online Tax Extension Payment system. Required for all payments $750 and above.

Mail – Under $750

SC Form SC1120-T | South Carolina Corporate Extension by Check

Download SC Form SC1120-T | South Carolina Corporate Extension and mail with your check or money order. Include your EIN and tax year on the check.

SC Department of Revenue
Corporation Return
PO Box 100151, Columbia, SC 29202

Late Filing & Payment Penalties

Penalty TypeAmount
Failure to File5% of unpaid tax per month, up to 25%.
Failure to Pay0.5% per month on unpaid tax, up to 25%.

C Corporation Quick Reference

State AbbreviationSC
Entity TypeC Corporation
Extension StatusAutomatic with approved IRS Form 7004
Original Filing DeadlineApril 15, 2026
Extended Filing DeadlineOctober 15, 2026
Payment DueApril 15, 2026 (100% of tax owed)
Payment FormSC Form SC1120-T | South Carolina Corporate Extension
Online PaymentSouth Carolina Online Tax Extension Payment
State AgencySouth Carolina Department of Revenue
Failure to File Penalty5% of unpaid tax per month, up to 25%.
Failure to Pay Penalty0.5% per month on unpaid tax, up to 25%.

South Carolina Business Tax Extension – Fiduciary

SC Form SC4868 | South Carolina Fiduciary Extension  •  Fiduciary
Original deadline: April 15, 2026 Extended to: October 15, 2026 Extension: 6 months automatic

South Carolina Fiduciary Tax Extension

South Carolina trusts and estates with South Carolina source income file Form SC1041 (South Carolina Fiduciary Return) with the South Carolina Department of Revenue. The return is due April 15, 2026, and a six-month extension to October 15, 2026 is available. South Carolina automatically honors the federal Form 7004 extension for fiduciary returns–no separate South Carolina extension form is required–provided all South Carolina fiduciary income tax owed is paid by April 15, 2026. South Carolina fiduciary income tax rates follow the individual income tax rate schedule, with a top rate of 6.2%.

Original Deadline April 15, 2026
Extended Deadline October 15, 2026
SC Tax Due April 15, 2026 – The filing extension to October 15, 2026 does not extend the South Carolina fiduciary tax payment deadline. All fiduciary income tax owed must be paid by April 15, 2026 to avoid the 5%/month failure-to-file penalty and the 0.5%/month failure-to-pay charge.

Extending a South Carolina Fiduciary Return

File IRS Form 7004 before April 15, 2026 to extend the South Carolina Form SC1041 return to October 15, 2026. Pay all South Carolina fiduciary income tax by April 15, 2026 through MyDORWAY or by mailing a payment to: SC Department of Revenue, Corporation Return, PO Box 100151, Columbia, SC 29202. South Carolina taxes the income of resident trusts–those created by a South Carolina resident or administered by a South Carolina trustee–on all income regardless of source. Nonresident trusts pay South Carolina tax only on South Carolina-source income.

South Carolina fiduciary returns for complex trusts that make distributions to beneficiaries should calculate the South Carolina distributable net income (DNI) deduction carefully. Distributions to South Carolina-resident beneficiaries shift the tax obligation from the trust to the beneficiary's SC1040 return. Pre-April 15, 2026 distributions can reduce the trust-level South Carolina tax and simplify the extension payment calculation.

SC Fiduciary Extension Checklist

  • File IRS Form 7004 before April 15, 2026 to extend the South Carolina Form SC1041 return to October 15, 2026–no separate SC extension form is needed.
  • Pay all South Carolina fiduciary income tax by April 15, 2026 through MyDORWAY or by mail to avoid penalty and interest.
  • Confirm the trust's South Carolina residency classification before computing the extension payment.
  • File the completed Form SC1041 with the South Carolina Department of Revenue by October 15, 2026.

Working with a Tax Professional

Fiduciary returns carry unique complexities – a licensed CPA or Enrolled Agent can navigate the details and ensure your South Carolina return is filed accurately and on time.

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  2. Upload your business documents via secure drag-and-drop
  3. Review your return with transparent, upfront pricing
  4. Your TaxPro files the South Carolina return by October 15, 2026

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How to Pay

South Carolina requires online payment for tax amounts of $750 or more. Submit electronically via the South Carolina Online Tax Extension Payment portal. For amounts under $750, complete SC Form SC4868 | South Carolina Fiduciary Extension and mail with your payment.

Online – Required $750+

South Carolina Online Payment Portal

Submit electronically through the South Carolina Online Tax Extension Payment system. Required for all payments $750 and above.

Mail – Under $750

SC Form SC4868 | South Carolina Fiduciary Extension by Check

Download SC Form SC4868 | South Carolina Fiduciary Extension and mail with your check or money order. Include your EIN and tax year on the check.

SC Department of Revenue
Corporation Return
PO Box 100151, Columbia, SC 29202

Late Filing & Payment Penalties

Penalty TypeAmount
Failure to File5% of unpaid tax per month, up to 25%.
Failure to Pay0.5% per month on unpaid tax, up to 25%.

Fiduciary Quick Reference

State AbbreviationSC
Entity TypeFiduciary
Extension StatusAutomatic with approved IRS Form 7004
Original Filing DeadlineApril 15, 2026
Extended Filing DeadlineOctober 15, 2026
Payment DueApril 15, 2026 (100% of tax owed)
Payment FormSC Form SC4868 | South Carolina Fiduciary Extension
Online PaymentSouth Carolina Online Tax Extension Payment
State AgencySouth Carolina Department of Revenue
Failure to File Penalty5% of unpaid tax per month, up to 25%.
Failure to Pay Penalty0.5% per month on unpaid tax, up to 25%.

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