Tax-free weekend in South Carolina kicks off Aug. 5
The South Carolina sales tax holiday will be returning this year, starting Friday, Aug. 5. It will last through Sunday, Aug. 7, according to the state Department of Revenue.
“With the increased cost of living, this year’s Sales Tax Holiday is a welcome relief for families. Everyone saves money during a tax-free holiday, particularly on back-to-school essentials,” said SCDOR Director Hartley Powell.
This year’s #SCtaxfree Weekend is set for August 5-7, 2022. The best way to maximize your savings is to start planning NOW!
📰 Read our kickoff announcement: https://t.co/UdvHJL6GJq
▶️ Check out the complete list of tax-exempt items: https://t.co/QJU40PyOSN pic.twitter.com/roXUIYSFt3— SC Dept. of Revenue (@SCDOR) June 29, 2022
Tax-free items include:
Computers
Printers
School supplies
Clothing and accessories
Shoes
Certain bed and bath items
Tax-free items can be new or used, and are eligible regardless of price.
Eligible items can be purchased online and in-store without paying the state’s 6% sales tax and any applicable local taxes during South Carolina’s tax-free weekend.
SCDOR said items that are not tax-free during the Sales Tax Holiday, include digital cameras, smartphones, jewelry, cosmetics, eyewear, wallets, watches and furniture.
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