What to expect as S.C. tax deadline approaches

Tax Day is a week away. The average South Carolina filer can expect to wait a few days to a few weeks to get their state income tax refunds if they file by the April 15 deadline, according to the S.C. Department of Revenue. Here’s a snapshot of state tax bills, refunds, number of returns and filing preferences for calendar 2013 and 2014.

WHAT YOU OWE

$1,447 average bill for 2014

$1,475 average bill for 2013

WHAT YOU’LL GET BACK

$845 average refund for 2014

$864 average refund for 2013

WHEN REFUNDS WILL ARRIVE

3 days to 3 weeks for e-filers

3 weeks to 12 weeks for paper filers

POPULARITY OF E-FILING

86 percent this year

84 percent in 2013

TOTAL TAX RETURNS

2,145,389 through this week

2,100,591 for 2013

Compiled by Clif LeBlanc

This story was originally published April 7, 2015 at 9:31 PM with the headline "What to expect as S.C. tax deadline approaches."