Wh 1605 Form PDF Details

In the landscape of state taxation, the WH-1605, an essential form for South Carolina businesses, serves as a testament to the intricate nature of tax compliance. With its roots deeply embedded in the process of reporting and paying quarterly income tax withheld by employers, this document bridges the gap between businesses and the Department of Revenue in South Carolina. Whether it's marking a change in business address, signaling the closure of a withholding account, or merely carrying out a routine quarterly tax return, the WH-1605 form stands as a pivotal tool. Its structure facilitates a range of reporting requirements, from the total income tax withheld across all sources to the intricate details of penalties and interest due. The form goes further to accommodate amendments, pushing for accuracy and accountability in the dynamic world of taxation. For businesses, compliance hinges not just on the act of submission but on the precision of the information provided, underscoring the balance between regulatory adherence and operational transparency. Beyond mere compliance, the form encourages engagement with the state’s online portal, MyDORWAY, streamlining procedures to enhance efficiency and reduce paper waste. As businesses navigate through the quarters, the WH-1605 form adapts, excluding only the fourth quarter which is reserved for its counterpart, the WH-1606. Through its obligatory nature and detailed requisites, the WH-1605 encapsulates the ongoing dialogue between state requirements and business operations, framing the narrative of fiscal responsibility within South Carolina.

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STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

WH-1605

 

 

 

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

 

 

dor.sc.gov

 

 

(Rev. 9/30/19)

 

 

SC WITHHOLDING QUARTERLY TAX RETURN

3129

 

 

Place an X in all boxes that apply.

 

 

 

SC withholding file number

Quarter

 

 

AMENDED

Change of Address

Close Withholding Account

 

 

 

1st quarter

 

 

(Make changes to

Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jan, Feb, Mar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

address below)

(Complete form C-278)

 

 

 

 

2nd quarter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business name and address

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apr, May, Jun

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3rd quarter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jul, Aug, Sep

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FEIN

 

 

 

 

 

DO NOT USE FOR

4TH QUARTER

(Use WH-1606)

Year

File and pay online at MyDORWAY.dor.sc.gov.

Do not mail when filing online.

You must file WH-1605 even if you withheld no SC Income Tax during the quarter. Do not enter negative numbers. All cent fields must be completed using numbers (.00 - .99).

ATTACH CHECK HERE

Quarterly SC Income Tax

 

.

1.

Quarterly SC Income Tax withheld from all sources

1.

2.

Quarterly SC Income Tax deposits or payments previously made

2.

.

 

(SC payments must be made at the same time as federal payments)

3.

 

 

.

3. REFUND: If line 2 is greater than line 1, enter the difference on line 3

 

SKIP LINES 4-6. DO NOT PAY THIS AMOUNT.

 

 

 

4.

.

4. TAX DUE: If line 2 is less than line 1, enter the difference on line 4

5.

Penalty $

 

Interest $

5.

.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Total SC Income Tax, penalty, and interest due

 

 

 

.

 

Add line 4 and line 5

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . BALANCE DUE 6.

Mail to:

Balance due: SCDOR, Withholding, PO Box 100161, Columbia, SC 29202

Refunds or zero tax: SCDOR, Withholding, PO Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214-0004

Attach payment to this return. Make check payable to SCDOR and write the withholding file number and quarter in the memo.

Do not include WH-1601 coupon.

I authorize the Director of the SCDOR or delegate to discuss this return, attachments, and related tax matters with the preparer.

Yes

No

Preparer's name ________________________ Phone number ______________________

Under penalty of law, I certify that this information is correct, true, and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Sign

Signature

 

 

Name

 

Title

 

Here

Date

 

Email

 

Phone

 

31291065

INSTRUCTIONS

File and pay online at MyDORWAY.dor.sc.gov. Do not mail this form when filing online.

 

Due dates:

First Quarter (Jan - Mar)

April 30 Third Quarter (Jul - Sep)

October 31

 

Second Quarter (Apr - Jun)

July 31 Fourth Quarter (Oct - Dec)

Use WH-1606

Do not use WH-1605 to file your fourth quarter return. Use WH-1606 for fourth quarter.

You must file a return even if no SC Income Tax has been withheld during the quarter. You must file a WH-1606 if the account was open for any portion of the calendar year.

Quarterly SC Income Tax information:

Line

1

Enter total quarterly SC Income Tax withheld from all sources. Enter corrected amount if filing an amended

 

 

return.

Line

2

Enter total quarterly SC Income Tax deposits or payments previously made. For amended return, include amount

 

 

paid with original WH-1605.

Line

3

If line 2 is greater than line 1, enter the amount of refund. Skip lines 4-6.

Line

4

If line 2 is less than line 1, enter the amount of tax due.

Line

5

Enter the amount of penalty and interest due if applicable. Visit MyDORWAY.dor.sc.gov for a penalty and

 

 

interest calculator.

Line

6

Enter the net SC Income Tax, penalty, and interest due.

To avoid delays in processing your return:

Amounts withheld from employees on W2s cannot be refunded to employers.

Use black ink only.

Do not staple attachments.

Write all numbers clearly. Always include cents. (examples: 20.13, 19.00)

Do not put slashes, dashes, dollar signs, or commas on the amount lines.

Sign the return. The signature must be from a person authorized to act on behalf of withholding agent.

Sign your check and include the written dollar amount.

Attach payment for the full amount due to this return. Do not include a WH-1601 coupon.

Mail to the correct address.

Balance due: SCDOR, Withholding, PO Box 100161, Columbia, SC 29202

Refunds or zero tax: SCDOR, Withholding, PO Box 125, Columbia, SC 29214-0004

Authorization and signature:

Check the box for release of confidential information and provide the preparer's name and phone number. This authorizes the Director of the SCDOR or delegate to discuss this return, its attachments, any notices, adjustments or assessments with the preparer.

Questions? We're here to help. Contact this office at 1-844-898-8542.