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Pair of Pee Dee business owners face tax charges
The owner of a home health care business and the owner of an employee leasing company face unrelated charges of failing to pay withholding taxes due to the state, according to the S.C. Department of Revenue.
Tax help available for qualifying income earners
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is open to lower-income individuals, including small operators not showing a loss or asset depreciation on Schedule C, the S.C. Department of Revenue said.
Public can learn about updated zoning map this month
The updated zoning map is part of Columbia's Unified Development Ordinance, adopted in August 2019, which establishes zoning districts with different sets of permitted uses and development standards. A public meeting is set for March 1
S.C. solid waste taxes must now be paid electronically
The S.C. Department of Revenue electronic mandate went into effect on March 1. South Carolina's solid waste tax applies to the sale of motor oil and lubricants, tires, lead-acid batteries, and white goods such as refrigerators.
Revenue department publishes delinquent tax list online
Collectively, hundreds of the listed businesses and individual delinquent taxpayers owe $119 million in taxes. The S.C. Department of Revenue said it exhausted efforts to collect the debts before the names were published.
Richland County meeting to discuss greenway program changes
Richland County Council voted in December to reallocate funds within the greenway program to compete as many outstanding projects as possible. The cost of completing the projects is running higher than original funding estimates.
Richland Library hosting 2020 census hiring events
Pay rates for temporary, part-time census jobs range from $14 to $15.50 per hour in Richland County. The first of 12 informational events at Richland Library branches will be held at the Assembly Street main branch on Tuesday.
Santee Cooper releases reform plan, 2020 budget details
The utility presented details a day after consultants hired by the S.C. Department of Administration to write a report recommending options for Santee Cooper's future presented their conclusions to state legislators.
County purchases new firetruck with grant funding
This is the second firetruck Richland County has purchased using Community Development Block Grant funding. The first truck was purchased in 2016.
State revenue department mailing 1099 forms for $50 rebates
The 1099 is a record showing income a taxpayer received from someone other than an employer. Federal income tax filers may not have to claim the $50 rebate from state lottery rebate checks.
City Manager’s Breakfast set for Feb. 27
The annual event will address business growth and development initiatives in Columbia. City Manager Teresa Wilson and other city staff will be on hand to discuss issues and answer questions.
Cayce seeking public input for 2020 comprehensive plan
The city is holding its second public input session on Feb. 25. The 10-year plan will outline a long-range vision for growth while addressing issues such as housing needs and continued revitalization efforts.
