South Carolina's Sales Tax Holiday is back the first weekend in August! During tax free weekend, the state of South Carolina drops the 6% sales tax on a variety of back to school items. These items include clothing, school supplies, electronics, and even home and dorm room items.
Tax Free Weekend begins on Friday, August 2nd, at 12:01AM and ends Sunday, August 4th, at midnight.
Here is your guide to Tax Free Weekend:
Exempt Items
School Supplies ✏️
- Art Supplies
- Binders and folders
- Books
- Bookbags
- Calculators
- Planners and organizers
- Glue, tape, staples, staplers
- Highlighters and markers
- Pens, pencils, sharpeners, and erasers
- Lunch boxes
- Musical instruments
- Notebooks and Papers
- Scissors
- School and sports uniforms
Bed and Bath 🏠
- Bath mats and rugs
- Bed duvets and covers
- Bed skirts and dust ruffles
- Bed sheets and sheet sets
- Bed spreads and comforters
- Blankets and throws
- Mattress pads and toppers
- Pillow cases and shams
- Pillows (all types)
- Shower curtains and liners
- Towels and wash clothes (all types and sizes)
Clothing and Accessories 👔
Accessories
- Belts and suspenders
- Hair accessories
- Hats and caps
- Purses and handbags
- Neckties and bow ties
Activewear
- Exercise clothing
- Athletic uniforms
- Leotards and tights
- Hunting and ski clothing
- Swimwear
Everyday
- Dresses and skirts
- Leggings
- Pants, jeans, shorts
- Shirts and blouses
- Sleepwear
- Socks and underwear
- Suits and blazers
- Sweaters and sweatshirts
Footwear
All Shoes Including:
- Cleats
- Dance shoes
- Rain boots
- Orthopedic shoes
- Skates
- Slippers
Outerwear
- Coats (all types)
- Earmuffs
- Gloves and mittens
- Rainwear (raincoats, umbrellas, etc.)
- Scarves
- Vests
Specialty
- Aprons
- Bibs
- Bridal gowns and veils
- Costumes
- Diapers
- Formal wear (gowns, tuxedos, etc)
- Graduation caps and gowns
- School uniforms
- Scout uniforms
Computers and Technology 💻
- Computers
- Computer parts and accessories (monitors, keyboards, scanners, etc.)
- Computer software and service contracts (sold in conjunction with software)
- Printer supplies (including replaceable ink cartridges)
- Printers
Not Exempt Items
School Supplies ✏️
- Backpacks not used for school
- Glasses
- Hobby equipment, supplies, and toys
- Musical instruments not used for school
- Office supplies
- Paper products that are not school supplies (paper towels, tissues, etc)
Bed and Bath 🏠
- Bathroom accessories
- Cookware
- Furniture
- Hardware and tools
- Mattresses and box springs
- Paper towels
- Shower curtain hooks, rings, and rods
- Sleeping bags
- Stereo equipment
- Table cloths, place mats, napkins, and other table supplies
- Toilet paper
- Wastebaskets
- Window treatments
Clothing and Accessories 👔
- Backpacks not used for school
- Briefcases
- Change purses and wallets
- Cosmetics
- Glasses and sunglasses
- Jewelry
- Protective and safety masks and goggles (athletic, sport, or occupational)
- Safety equipment
- Sporting equipment (baseball gloves, life jackets and vests, helmets, mouth guards, etc.)
- Watches and watch bands
Computers and Technology 💻
- Cameras
- Cell phones and smartphones
- eReaders
- Music and video players
- Replacement parts
- Video game consoles
📷 Photo: South Carolina Department of Revenue