South Carolina Statutes
§ 12-54-42 — Penalties for an employer for failure to furnish or file withholding statement; separate violation.
South Carolina § 12-54-42
JurisdictionSouth Carolina
Title 12TAXATION
Ch. 54UNIFORM METHOD OF COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF TAXES LEVIED AND ASSESSED BY SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 12-54-42 (2026).
Text
(a)A person who fails to comply with the provisions of Section 12-8-1540, requiring the furnishing of a withholding statement to employees is subject to a penalty of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars for each violation.
(b)A person who fails to comply with the provisions of Section 12-8-1550, requiring the filing of withholding statements with the department is subject to a penalty of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than two thousand dollars for each violation.
(c)Failure to comply with Sections 12-8-1540 and 12-8-540(A)(1) with respect to each withholding statement required to be provided to the department or each employee is considered a separate violation.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1995 Act No. 76, SECTION 4; 2005 Act No. 145, SECTION 32.A, eff July 1, 2005.
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Bluebook (online)
South Carolina § 12-54-42, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/54/12-54-42.