South Carolina Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend

I’m sure you’ve heard about the South Carolina back-to-school sales tax holiday. Maybe you’ve participated in previous years. Here’s the scoop.

From Friday, August 6 through Sunday, August 8, 2021, clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items are exempt from from the 6% state sales tax and any applicable local taxes.

These item’s are exempt from sales tax:

Clothing and clothing accessories (e.g., hats, scarves, hosiery, handbags)
Footwear
School supplies (e.g., pens, pencils, paper, binders, notebooks, books, bookbags,
lunchboxes, calculators)
Computers and related items (e.g., printers and printer supplies, computer software)
Bedding (e.g., blankets, bed spreads, bed linens, sheet sets, comforter sets, pillows, pillow cases)
Bathroom accessories (e.g., bath towels, wash cloths, shower curtains, bath rugs, bath mats)
Remember that eligible items are still tax-free if you shop online!

Check with your local retailer to see if they offer online shopping, delivery, or curbside pick-up.

Be prepared for crowds. In past years, South Carolina shoppers have saved 2-3 million dollars during the sales tax holiday weekend. That’s a lot of school supplies!