If you didn’t already know, now you do — Tax Free Weekend begins today.
The state’s usual 6% sales tax rate (plus additional local taxes that can be tacked on to purchases) will disappear for certain items this weekend from Friday, Aug. 4-Sunday, Aug. 6. We’re here to help give you the information you need to shop smart.
What items will be tax free?
- Computers and computer software
- Printers and printer supplies
- Schools supplies (Ex: Pens, pencils, notebooks)
- Clothing and accessories (Ex: Hats, scarves, handbags) but not items like makeup, jewelry, or watches
- Shoes
- Certain bed and bath items (Bath washcloths, blankets, bedspreads, bed linens, sheet sets, comforter sets, bath towels, shower curtains, bath rugs and mats, pillows, and pillow cases)
Have a specific item you’re curious about? Check out whether it will be tax free via the SC Revenue Ruling 19-4.
Where can I shop?
It’s easy: Anywhere that these tax-free items are sold, you can shop and pay without sales tax, in-store or online. Obviously, though, we recommend shopping local — here are a few of our suggestions:
- If you’re headed back to school | Wulbern-Koval Inc., The Paper Canopy (check out our News Notes for an update on this shop), Blue Bicycle Books, Buxton Books
- If you’re wanting a new wardrobe | Two Cumberland, M. Dumas & Sons, Julep, The Finicky Filly
- If you want your bed and bath to go beyond | Rhodes Boutique, Celadon
- If you need to heighten your shoe game | Shoes on King, Charleston Shoe Co., Phillips Shoes
Bonus: While this spot may not be local, Apricot Lane Boutique is offering extra deals on top of tax exemptions this weekend.