Frequently Asked Questions

 

Scheduling Mr. Patterson TaxesAccounting & Banking Investments & Debt
State Employees & Agencies
 
Unclaimed Property
 

 

Scheduling Mr. Patterson

  1. I would like Mr. Patterson to come to an event. How can I set up those arrangements?
    You can call our office at the number in the box on the left-hand side of the screen, or you can e-mail the Treasurer’s scheduler at that e-mail address. Because Mr. Patterson keeps such a busy schedule, we ask that all requests are submitted four weeks in advance if at all possible. 

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Tax Questions

  1. I have questions about my W-2 statement. Who do I call?
    You should call the South Carolina Comptroller General’s Office, call 803/734-2121. You can also check their web-site at www.cg.state.sc.us .
     
  2. I need South Carolina Tax Forms and/or information about taxes. Where can I find those?
    You can pick tax forms up at Department of Revenue Offices in you area, or at your local library. You can also call the Department of Revenue Office in Columbia at 803/898-5000, or you can check their web-site for more information at: www.sctax.org .
     
  3. Who do I contact to report a lost or stolen income tax check?
    You will need to call the South Carolina Department of Revenue. If your last name begins with A – K, call 803/898-5753. If your last name begins with L – Z, call 803/898-5774. Income Tax Forgery Procedure takes four to six (4-6) weeks from the time we receive the affidavit in our office until a replacement check is issued to the Department of Revenue.
     
  4. I have a question about my car or property taxes. Who is the right person to call?
    Property taxes are assessed, issued and collected by your county government. You need to call your local County Treasurer or Auditor. You can find most of the names and phone numbers on-line at www.sccounties.org/counties/counties.html .
     
  5. When will I get my Income Tax Refund Check?
    You will need to call the Department of Revenue. Their numbers are: 803/898-5300 for their automated attendant (have your social security number and exact amount of the refund handy) or 803/898-5709 to speak to an income tax service representative.

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Accounting and Banking Questions

  1. I have a question regarding Department of Social Services (DSS) Child Support payments – or other Special Payments – who do I contact?
    For Child Support, call 803/898-9210. For Public Aid, call 803/898-7419. Treasurer’s Office of the Department of Social Services, call 803/898-7433.
     
  2. I have received a state check issued by the Office of the State Treasurer and I do not know what the check is for. How do I find out about this state check?
    In the Upper Left Hand corner of the check is an agency name. That is the agency you will need to contact to receive information regarding your check.

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Investments and Debt Questions

  1. How can I find information on a brokerage firm?
    The Attorney General’s Office handles the oversight of securities firms. You can reach their office at 803/734-9916 or check their web-site at www.scattorneygeneral.org .
     
  2. How does the Treasurer’s Office invest my retirement money?
    The fixed income portion of he retirement system funds, which is currently about 85% of the assets, are invested in US Treasury securities, Federal Agencies, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed bonds (such as GNMA’s) and short-term bank deposits. The remaining 15% is invested in a variety of stocks that are managed by external money management firms.

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State Employees and Agencies Questions

  1. When can I sign up for Direct Deposit of my wages? And, how do I sign up?
    The personnel policies of your state agency dictate when an employee may be eligible to sign up for direct deposit. Your agency’s Personnel Department has all of the forms necessary to sign up for Direct Deposit (be sure to attach a voided check to the form that is sent to the State Treasurer’s Office). You need to check with your personnel folks to set up your Direct Deposit.
     
  2. After I sign up for Direct Deposit, how long does it take before my paycheck get deposited to my bank account?
    It takes two pay periods for the State Treasurer’s Office to prenote your banking information. Prenote or Prenotification is a process that is used to ensure that we have the correct financial institution information for your wages. A message on your paycheck stub will keep you informed while you are in prenote status.
     
  3. How many bank accounts can I have my wages going to on Direct Deposit?
    Two. You could have a fixed amount going to one bank account and the remainder going to another bank account.
     
  4. Can I use the revenue transaction codes (200, 201, 215) on the same Green Treasurer’s Deposit with reimbursement transaction codes (230, 231,240, 245)?
    No. Reimbursement transaction codes require vendor name, number, and an indicator whereas revenue transaction codes do not.
     
  5. When do I use traveler name, social security number, and indicator on a Green Deposit?
    Transaction codes 240 and 245 require this information. Also, when you are making a reimbursement deposit using any 0500 series expenditure object code.
     
  6. When is a project and phase code required on a Green Treasurer’s Deposit?
    Whenever you use a federal (5000 series) subfund or any capital project fund (fund group code 03).

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