This posting has nothing to do with Charleston SC real estate, but I thought it may be helpful
1. If you are over 64 years of age, the cost of your motor vehicle license decal fee can be reduced. Apply in person at a S.C. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or mail a copy of your paid tax receipt and your decal fee to: Division of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 1498, Columbia, S.C. 29216.
2. Does your vehicle odometer average, over 15,000 miles annually based on its age? If so, you may qualify for the high-mileage discount. During the renewal month of your vehicle tax bill, but before you make your tax payment, file the Motor Vehicle High-Mileage Discount Appeal form online or at the Auditor's office.
3. If you sell your motor vehicle you can transfer your license tag to your new car and not be billed for the new vehicle until your tags expiration date; or you can turn-in your license tag at the Auditor's office to receive a tax refund for any remaining unused months. Bring the bill of sale for the sold vehicle and the license tag and registration to any DMV office.
4. If you move to another state, you can also receive a refund of your taxes for the unused months. Mail or bring your S.C. (Charleston County) license tag, your S.C. registration card and proof of registration in the new state to any of the Auditor's offices.
5. If you were a POW, a Medal of Honor recipient or a veteran who has received a service-connected total disability, you may qualify for an exemption from property tax on up to two motor vehicles. Application should be made through the S.C. Department of Revenue. There is a DOR Service Center at 3 Southpark Center, Suite 202, next to Citadel Mall (Phone: 843-852-3600).
6. If you are the vehicle's registered owner and you are required to use a wheelchair you may qualify for an exemption from property tax on up to two motor vehicles. Application should be made through the S.C. Department of Revenue. There is a DOR Service Center at 3 Southpark Center, Suite 202, next to Citadel Mall (Phone: 843-852-3600).
7. If you are the vehicle's registered owner and the legal guardian of a minor child who is blind or who is required to use a wheelchair you may qualify for an exemption on one personal motor vehicle if it is used to transport the minor. Application should be made through the S.C. Department of Revenue. There is a DOR Service Center at 3 Southpark Center, Suite 202, next to Citadel Mall (Phone: 843-852-3600).
As always, your thoughts, questions, or comments are greatly appreciated. Let me know if I can help with any of your Charleston SC real estate needs or questions. To look for homes anywhere in the tri-county area go to my website at http://www.charlestonscrealestateforsale.com/mls/
Sincerely,
"Carolina Joe" Idleman
http://www.charlestonscrealestateforsale.com
