(A) An officer or employee of the department may not deny a refund or delay the issuance of the department's order to the State Treasurer to pay a refund that has been determined to be due because the department is auditing or planning an audit of the taxpayer for a different tax or different tax period. This subsection does not prevent the issuance of an assessment, including a jeopardy assessment, pursuant to the Revenue Procedures Act.
(B) A person violating subsection (A) is subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the department's procedure, including dismissal from office or discharge from employment.
HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 161, Section 15.A, eff June 9, 2005.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 58 - South Carolina Taxpayers' Bill Of Rights
Section 12-58-10. Short title.
Section 12-58-20. Administration of chapter.
Section 12-58-30. Taxpayers' Rights Advocate established; duties.
Section 12-58-40. Taxpayer education and information program.
Section 12-58-70. Deficiency and tax due notices; contents.
Section 12-58-80. Evaluation of department employee's performance.
Section 12-58-90. Hearings; recording; taxpayer to be informed of rights.
Section 12-58-110. Investigation or surveillance limited to department's responsibilities.
Section 12-58-120. Release of levy issued or on any property.
Section 12-58-150. Appeal procedure for modifying or releasing liens.
Section 12-58-165. Expungement of a recorded lien.
Section 12-58-180. Applicability of provisions to taxes administered by department.
Section 12-58-185. Extensions of payment periods; grounds; restrictions.