SC revenue ruling #16-2

The purpose of this advisory opinion is to update SC Revenue Ruling #91-15 concerning interest exempt from South Carolina income taxes. This advisory opinion provides a discussion of the types of interest exempt from South Carolina income taxes,1 the taxability of exempt interest when distributed as a dividend from a mutual fund, and Section 265 of the Internal Revenue Code which disallows a deduction for expenses allocable to tax-exempt income. This document also provides examples of tax-exempt obligations and obligations which are not tax-exempt for South Carolina income tax purposes.

Compass e-newsletter

The “Compass E-Newsletter” is published quarterly by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and is compiled by the Office of Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling to provide environmental information from the agency.

2016 recommended immunizations for children from 7 through 18 years old

This sheet tells what immunizations children should have at various ages. It also lists vaccine-preventable diseases and the vaccines that prevent them.

MOSQUITO-BORNE DISEASES IN S.C.

At least 61 different species of mosquitoes exist in South Carolina. Mosquitoes are pests that can cause itchy bites, but they can also cause serious health issues. Mosquitoes can carry harmful viruses and parasites that infect millions of people worldwide each year. Mosquito-borne diseases can cause brain inflammation (or encephalitis), birth defects, internal bleeding, complications from parasites and even death in some cases.

MOSQUITO CONTROL AND ZIKA

This checklist is a tool to help local governments prepare for mosquito season and potential mosquito-borne disease outbreaks. It contains recommended items to be considered as part of a Zika readiness plan.

Protect your home against mosquitoes

Mosquitoes develop in water that stands for more than five days. To reduce the mosquito population around your home and property, eliminate all standing water and debris. These tips help eliminate mosquitoes: locate sites where mosquitoes breed ; drain, fill, or get rid of areas that hold water ; protect yourself from biting mosquitoes.

Prevención de Picadura de Mosquitos en Carolina del Sur

This sheet, printed in Spanish gives tips on repelling mosquitoes including: what you wear is important, buying the right repellent and using it correctly and using special care when applying repellents to children and babies.

PROTECT YOURSELF from MOSQUITO BITES

This sheet gives tips on how to protect yourself from mosquito bites such as using insect repellent, wearing protective clothes and mosquito-proofing your home.

Zika : how to communicate effectively

Communicating Zika virus preventive behaviors, transmission paths, and the underlying science are challenging. There are many scientific unknowns, an uncertainty of the risk, and tragic consequences for pregnant women and their fetuses. Clear, consistent, and frequent communication from trusted sources and channels makes it easier for people to understand Zika information which can help them to make decisions. Effective communication can support attitudes, norms, and behaviors to prevent the spread of Zika and protect pregnant women.

Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Recipe Cards

These are cards giving recipes for fruit and vegetable dishes. Recipes include: confetti bean salsa, Mediterranean quinoa salad, minty watermelon cucumber salad, quick refrigerator pickles, broccoli salad, apple, cranberry and almond coleslaw, farmers’ market pasta salad, roasted beet and butter bean hummus, spinach and strawberry pecan salad, okra, avocado and tomato salad, plum-berry mint smoothie and crispy baked vegetables.

Keep up the good work Lexington County! : RECYCLE USED MOTOR OIL, FILTERS, BOTTLES & TIRES!

This document describes the kinds of items accepted for recycling at Lexington County recycling centers.

WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED IN CHEROKEE COUNTY?

This sheet describes the kinds of items that are accepted at Cherokee County recycling centers. It also gives the addresses of the drop-off sites.

When you’re ready to quit, we’re here to help

This sheet gives the phone number 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) for people to get help to stop smoking.

Meningococcal ACWY Vaccines -- MenACWY and MPSV4 : What You Need to Know

This paper describes meningococcal disease and the vaccines used to treat it. Topics include: Why get vaccinated?, Meningococcal ACWY vaccines, some people should not get this vaccine, risks of a vaccine reaction, the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program and how to learn more.

HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine -- Gardasil®-9: What You Need to Know

This document describes the HPV vaccine. These topics are addressed: why get vaccinated?, HPV vaccine, risks of a vaccine reaction, some people should not get this vaccine, and the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.