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South Carolina Job Tax Credit Program

SC Department of Commerce (SCDOC)SC-JTCRefreshed 1 month ago
Do I qualify?
Max funding

Varies

Amount varies

Type

Tax Credit

Reduces tax liability

Deadline

Rolling

No fixed cutoff

Timing

Annual tax return

Claim with year-end filing

Complexity

Moderate

File with tax return

About This Program

Provides corporate income tax credits to businesses creating new jobs in South Carolina, with credit amounts ranging from $1,500 to $8,000 per new job depending on county designation.

Key Requirements & Eligibility

  • 1Must create at least 2 new full-time jobs in South Carolina within 5 years
  • 2Jobs must pay at least 120% of county or state per capita income
  • 3Credit per job: $1,500 (Tier IV counties) to $8,000 (Tier I distressed counties)
  • 4Credits can be carried forward for 15 years
  • 5Manufacturing, processing, tourism, and R&D companies all eligible

Do I qualify?

Answer the questions below to get an instant self-assessment of your fit for this program. This is informational — final determinations are made by the administering agency.

0 of 5 answered

1.Must create at least 2 new full-time jobs in South Carolina within 5 years

2.Jobs must pay at least 120% of county or state per capita income

3.Credit per job: $1,500 (Tier IV counties) to $8,000 (Tier I distressed counties)

4.Credits can be carried forward for 15 years

5.Manufacturing, processing, tourism, and R&D companies all eligible

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