S.C. sales-tax holiday begins on August 5th
Computers, clothes, school supplies and a variety of other items can be purchased free of sales tax during South Carolina’s annual 72-hour Sales Tax Holiday. The 2022 tax-free weekend takes place Friday, Aug. 5, through Sunday, Aug. 7.
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) reminds shoppers that eligible items can be purchased online and in-store without paying the state’s 6 percent sales tax and any applicable local taxes during South Carolina’s tax free weekend.
“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.
Tax-free items include computers, printers, school supplies, clothing and accessories, shoes, and certain bed and bath items. These tax-free items can be new or used and are eligible regardless of price.
Items that are not tax-free during the sales tax holiday include digital cameras, smartphones, jewelry, cosmetics, eyewear, wallets, watches, and furniture.
Last year, South Carolina shoppers bought more than $24.5 million in tax-free items during the sales tax holiday.
