(A)(1) If the department finds that an additional contribution is due, that the report was made in good faith, that the understatement of the contribution is not deliberate, then no penalty shall be added because of the understatement. However, except for the time period contained in item (2), the amount of the deficiency shall bear interest at the rate of one percent for each month or fraction of a month that it remains unpaid.

(2) For calendar year 2011, retroactive to January 1, 2011, for months January through June thirtieth of that year, the amount of deficiency that arises under the circumstances provided in item (1) shall bear interest at the rate of 0.25 percent for each month or fraction of a month that it remains unpaid. However, if the department finds that the understatement is due to the circumstances provided in subsection (B) or (C) then the employer is not entitled to the 0.25 percent interest rate.

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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 41-31-330

  • Department: means the Department of Employment and Workforce. See South Carolina Code 41-31-5
  • Interest rate: The amount paid by a borrower to a lender in exchange for the use of the lender's money for a certain period of time. Interest is paid on loans or on debt instruments, such as notes or bonds, either at regular intervals or as part of a lump sum payment when the issue matures. Source: OCC

(B) If the department finds that the understatement is due to negligence on the part of the employer, but without intent to defraud, there shall be added to the amount of the deficiency, in addition to interest calculated in the manner provided in subsection (A), a ten percent penalty.

(C) If the department finds that the understatement is false or fraudulent, with intent to evade the payment of the contribution due, there shall be added to the amount of the deficiency, in addition to interest calculated in the manner provided in subsection (A), a one hundred percent penalty.