Tax Refund

Revenue Details Efforts to Fight Theft From False SC Returns

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The director of South Carolina’s tax collection agency says delaying refunds, using software to flag suspicious returns and collecting wage documents quicker will reduce the theft of taxpayers’ money. Director Rick Reames said those are among the fraud prevention strategies the agency is rolling out this year. People should not expect to see a refund before…

South Carolina to Delay State Tax Refunds to Fight Fraud

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ In an attempt to combat fraud, South Carolina taxpayers won’t be receiving their state income-tax refunds until after March 1, regardless of how early they file. In a statement, the South Carolina Department of Revenue says that the delay will give the department time to verify wage documents with the Internal Revenue Service and ensure that…