Where does the auditor get his/her information about marine equipment?
All marine equipment tax information is provided to us from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resouces. The Auditor’s Office is required to tax from this information. Q: As a new manufacturer, why type of exemptions are available for me? A: All new manufacturing establishments are exempt from county property taxes for five years from the time of establishment. Please contact the SC Department of Revenue for further information. Q: When are property tax returns for manufacturers and businesses to be filed? A: All returns are mailed in January and are due to the SC Dept. of Revenue and the Auditors Office for furniture, fixtures and equipment no later than April 30 th to avoid penalties. If you do not receive a business personal property return, please call the Auditors Office.
