08/02/2024
SOUTH CAROLINA’S 2024 TAX FREE WEEKEND KICKS OFF ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
What you need to know:
South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend is scheduled for August 2-4, 2024.
For 72 hours, eligible items including computers, printers, school supplies, clothing and accessories, shoes, and certain bed and bath items can be purchased tax-free, in-store or online.
Last year, South Carolina shoppers purchased more than $30.4 million in tax-free items during Tax Free Weekend.
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) reminds shoppers that computers, clothes, school supplies, and a variety of other school-year essentials can be purchased without paying Sales Tax during South Carolina's annual 72-hour Tax Free Weekend, starting August 2.
"As inflation continues to drain many wallets, this year's Tax Free Weekend offers some relief for weary families," said SCDOR Director Hartley Powell. “Every shopper saves money during this tax holiday, particularly on back-to-school essentials."
Here’s what you need to know about Tax Free Weekend:
The 2024 Tax Free Weekend, also called the Sales Tax Holiday, is Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4.
Eligible items can be purchased online and in-store without paying the state's 6% Sales Tax and any applicable local taxes during the weekend.
Tax-free items include computers, printers, diapers, earbuds and headphones, purses, printers, shoes, and certain bed and bath items. Eligible items can be new or used and are eligible regardless of price.
Items that are not exempt from Sales Tax during Tax Free Weekend include digital cameras, smartphones, jewelry, cosmetics, eyewear, wallets, watches, and furniture.
For 72 hours, eligible items including computers, printers, school supplies, clothing and accessories, shoes, and certain bed and bath items can be purchased tax-free, in-store or online.
