South Carolina’s 2024 Tax-Free Weekend Kicks Off on Friday, August 2

South Carolina’s annual Tax-Free Weekend is just around the corner, offering significant savings for shoppers from 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, both in-store and online.

What You Need to Know

The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) reminds shoppers that this event is an excellent opportunity to save on essential items for the upcoming school year. “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.”

Details of Tax-Free Weekend

• The 2024 Tax-Free Weekend, also called the Sales Tax Holiday, begins on Friday, August 2, and runs through Sunday, August 4.
• During this period, eligible items can be purchased without paying the state’s 6% sales tax and any applicable local taxes.
• 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 exempt 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.

Celebrating 25 Years of Tax-Free Weekend

• Tax-Free Weekend in South Carolina began in 2000, making this year the 25th anniversary of the event.
• Last year, South Carolina shoppers bought more than $30.4 million in tax-free items during the weekend, saving over $1.8 million in sales tax.

Additional Information

For a detailed list of tax-free items, shopping lists, and FAQs, visit dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend. You can also review Revenue Ruling #19-4 for FAQs and Information Letter #24-7 for a complete list of exempt and non-exempt items.

If you believe you were charged sales tax on an exempt item during Tax-Free Weekend, your first step should be to request a refund from the retailer. Retailers with questions about Tax-Free Weekend can contact the SCDOR at [email protected].

Don’t miss out on the savings during South Carolina’s 2024 Tax-Free Weekend!