South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 58 - South Carolina Taxpayers' Bill Of Rights
Section 12-58-50. Implementation of taxpayer education and information program to be carried out; annual report of recommendations by department.

(A) The taxpayer education and information program specified in Section 12-58-40 includes, but is not limited to:
(1) mailings to, or appropriate contact with, the taxpayer groups specified in Section 12-58-40(2) which explain in simplified terms the most common areas of noncompliance the taxpayers or industry groups are likely to encounter;
(2) a program of written communication with newly registered taxpayers explaining in simplified terms their duties and responsibilities and the most common areas of noncompliance encountered by participants in their business or industry;
(3) participation in small business seminars and similar programs organized by state and local agencies;
(4) revision of taxpayer education materials currently produced by the department which explain the most common areas of taxpayers' nonconformance in simplified terms;
(5) implementation of a continuing education program for audit personnel to include the application of new legislation to taxpayer activities and areas of recurrent taxpayer noncompliance or inconsistency of administration.
(B) The department shall annually publish a report of recommendations for improving taxpayer compliance and uniform administration including, but not limited to:
(1) changes in statute or department regulations;
(2) improvement of training of department personnel;
(3) improvement of taxpayer communication and education.
HISTORY: 1995 Act No. 76, Section 6.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 12 - Taxation

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 12-58-50. Implementation of taxpayer education and information program to be carried out; annual report of recommendations by department.

Section 12-58-60. Explanatory statements of procedures, remedies, rights and obligations of department and taxpayers; when and how provided.

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 12-58-100. Failure to make timely return or payment due to reasonable reliance on written advice from department.

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 12-58-130. Claim for reimbursement of bank charges due to erroneous levy by department; when filed; conditions to be satisfied; notification of denial to be in writing.

Section 12-58-150. Appeal procedure for modifying or releasing liens.

Section 12-58-160. Release of lien filed in error; notification of appropriate parties; prompt action to correct error.

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.

Section 12-58-190. Delay or denial of refund because of audit for different tax period; disciplinary action.