In response to the challenges of COVID-19 and in accordance with Executive Order 2020-12, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) is moving the due date for Income Tax returns and payments originally due April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020.
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News from around the state
REAL ID Extended For One Year
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On March 26, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security announced it would extend the enforcement date of the Federal REAL ID Act of 2005 from October 1, 2020 to October 1, 2021.
State Parks Closed Through April 30th
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Beginning Saturday, March 28, all state parks in South Carolina will be closed through Thursday, April 30, to support the state’s response to COVID-19.
Four More COVID-19 Deaths Announced On Tuesday
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced four additional deaths related to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the state’s total number of deaths to 22.
Social Security Benefits Will Be Paid On Time And Other Updates Related To The COVID-19 Pandemic
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Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security, reminds the public that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments will continue to be paid on time during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Be On The Lookout For Coronavirus Scams
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The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is warning consumers and businesses to be on the lookout for coronavirus scams.
Governor Orders Closure Of Non-Essential Businesses
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Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2020-17, which orders the closure of non-essential businesses, as defined by the executive order, throughout the state in order to combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Gov. Henry McMaster Orders Public Access to All Beaches Closed
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Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2020-16, which orders the closure of all public access points to the state’s beaches, as well as closure of all public boat ramps, landings and other access points on the state’s lakes, rivers and waterways.
Additional COVID-19 Death Announced Sunday
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The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Sunday announced one additional death related to the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. This brings the state’s total number of deaths to 16.
EPA Encourages Americans To Only Flush Toilet Paper
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging all Americans to only flush toilet paper, not disinfecting wipes or other non-flushable items that should be disposed of in the trash.