In 2018 Internet payments in Richland County increased 8.7% over 2017, and were 18.2% of all tax bills collected.
There were 83,943 internet payments made in 2017, a 16.2% increase from 2016 and representing 16.0% of all tax bills collected. The use of technology and payment options (including the addition of QR codes on tax bills with Auditor Paul Brawley's Office) has helped the Treasurer's Office maintain the same number of employees while increasing accuracy and efficiency, and allowing staff to individually help our citizens.
Since 2012 the number of people paying in person at the Treasurer's office has remained stable increasing only 2.1%.
One part of the new federal tax law is sending some taxpayers rushing to pay their taxes early.
RICHLAND COUNTY, SC (WIS) -Threats by the Department of Revenue to shut off money generated from the Penny Tax could have a severe financial impact, according to the Richland County Treasurer.
The Richland County Treasurer's Office in conjunction with the Richland County Information Technology Department created the QR Codes that Auditor Paul Brawley added to tax bills in October of 2013. This month, the Treasurer's Office is proud to announce over $1 Million has been paid using this method.