South Carolina

The South Carolina Legislature, led by Republican Governor Niki Haley, will convene on January 10, 2012 in Columbia, South Carolina. The House of Representatives is controlled by the Republican Party (76-48), as is the Senate (27-19).

The Speaker of the House is Republican Representative Bobby Harrell and the President of the Senate is Republican Glen McConnell.

Active Legislative Issues

March 28,2012

Timeshare Tax Exemptions Left Untouched in South Carolina House Bills

Last week, South Carolina’s House of Representatives introduced a series of tax bills aimed at achieving tax reform. The tax package does not include a removal of the timeshare industry’s sales and exchange tax exemptions.

December 21,2010

TRAC Makes Final Recommendations to SC Legislature

In early December, 2010, the Tax Realignment Commission (TRAC) sent its final report to the legislature, and in doing so, made several recommendations with respect to the timeshare industry.

November 16,2010

Myrtle Beach Chamber Votes to Oppose New Taxes on the Timeshare Industry

The Myrtle Beach Chamber Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve its full legislative agenda for 2011, including an issue of major importance to the timeshare industry and timeshare owners alike.

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Resolved Legislative Issues

May 18,2012

No Legislative Activity To Report At This Time.

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Exclamation Point Learn how ARDA-Carolinas and ARDA-ROC are working to preserve the current sales tax exemption for the sale, resale and exchange of timeshare interests in South Carolina law and prevent the imposition of a new transient occupancy tax on maintenance fees.

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State of South Carolina Resource Links

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