INSTRUCTIONS: SOUTH CAROLINA AMENDED INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX (Form SC1040X)
To amend an initially filed individual income tax return in South Carolina, a form SC1040X should be filed. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the South Carolina Department of Revenue.
South Carolina Amended Individual Income Tax SC1040X Step 1: Enter the calendar year or fiscal year which you are filing to amend at the top of the first page.
South Carolina Amended Individual Income Tax SC1040X Step 2: Enter your name, as well as that of your spouse if filing jointly.
South Carolina Amended Individual Income Tax SC1040X Step 3: Enter your Social Security number, as well as that of your spouse if filing jointly.
South Carolina Amended Individual Income Tax SC1040X Step 4: Indicate with a check mark whether either spouse is deceased.
South Carolina Amended Individual Income Tax SC1040X Step 5: Enter your complete mailing address, as well as the county code.
South Carolina Amended Individual Income Tax SC1040X Step 6: Indicate your filing status with a check mark.
South Carolina Amended Individual Income Tax SC1040X Step 7: Enter the number of exemptions claimed on your federal return.
South Carolina Amended Individual Income Tax SC1040X Step 8: Lines 1 through 14 contain two columns to be completed. In column A, enter figures as originally reported or last adjusted. In column B, enter the corrected amount. Document income and adjustments on lines 1 through 3 as instructed. Nonresidents will first need to complete Part IV on the second page to complete line 3.
South Carolina Amended Individual Income Tax SC1040X Step 9: Calculate your total tax on lines 4 through 6 as instructed.
South Carolina Amended Individual Income Tax SC1040X Step 10: Document your credits on lines 7 through 10 as instructed.
South Carolina Amended Individual Income Tax SC1040X Step 11: Calculate payments and transfers and transfers on lines 11 through 22 as instructed.
South Carolina Amended Individual Income Tax SC1040X Step 12: Complete line 23 if you are owed a refund or lines 24 through 26 if you have a balance due.
South Carolina Amended Individual Income Tax SC1040X Step 13: On the second page, provide a detailed, written explanation for all changes in Part V.
South Carolina Amended Individual Income Tax SC1040X Step 14: Sign and date the bottom of the first page.
