South Carolina’s 2023 Tax Free Weekend kicks off on Friday, August 4
July 5, 2023
What you need to know:
- South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend is scheduled for August 4-6, 2023.
- For 72 hours, tax-free items include computers, printers, school supplies, clothing and accessories, shoes, and certain bed and bath items. These tax-free items can be purchased in-store or online.
- Last year, South Carolina shoppers bought more than $26.2 million in tax-free items during the Tax Free Weekend.
Computers, clothes, school supplies, and a variety of other school-year essentials can be purchased free of Sales Tax during South Carolina’s annual 72-hour Tax Free Weekend. The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) reminds shoppers that the 2023 Tax Free Weekend runs Friday, August 4 at 12:00 a.m. through Sunday, August 6 at 11:59 p.m.
Eligible items can be purchased online and in-store without paying the state’s 6% Sales Tax and any applicable local taxes during Tax Free Weekend, often called the Sales Tax Holiday.
“With the increased cost of inflation, this year’s Sales Tax Holiday is a welcome relief for families. Everyone saves money during Tax Free Weekend, 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 exempt from Sales Tax during Tax Free Weekend include digital cameras, smartphones, jewelry, cosmetics, eyewear, wallets, watches, and furniture.
For a detailed list of tax-free items, shopping lists, and FAQs, visit dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend.
Last year, South Carolina shoppers bought more than $26.2 million in tax-free items during Tax Free Weekend.
Read our Tax Tips feature about education-based tax credits for more information about how you can save money on education-related expenses.
Information for Retailers
- All retailers who sell eligible items participate in the Tax Free Weekend and cannot collect Sales Tax from their customers on eligible purchases.
- A retailer toolkit with graphics and sample posts for social media and retailer-specific FAQs is available at dor.sc.gov/retailer-toolkit.
- Sales of eligible tax-free items during the Tax Free Weekend should be reported and taken as a deduction on your August Sales Tax return (the return that is due in September).
- The easiest way to file and pay Sales Tax and manage all of your South Carolina tax accounts is using our free online tax portal, MyDORWAY.
- For tips on filing your Sales Tax return on MyDORWAY, check out our video tutorial.
- Review Revenue Ruling #19-4 for FAQs and Information Letter #23-7 for a complete list of exempt and non-exempt items.
Share the savings!
Retailers can spread the word about their favorite Tax Free Weekend deals, and shoppers can share their savings and photos using the hashtag #SCtaxfree.
Stay connected!
Follow the SCDOR on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, and subscribe to ReveNews for the latest Tax Free Weekend updates, resources, and reminders.
