Retailer Toolkit for Tax Free Weekend

TAX FREE WEEKEND: RETAILER TOOLKIT ×

 The 2023 Sales Tax Holiday has ended. Check back here next summer to prepare for SC Sales Tax Free Weekend in 2024!

Image with light blue background and computer illustration showing SC Sales Tax Free Weekend August 4-6 #SCTaxFree

Tax Free Weekend: Retailer Toolkit

We are encouraging shoppers to buy local, both online and in stores, during the 2023 Tax Free Weekend (also known as the Sales Tax Holiday). If you're a retailer who sells eligible items, don't miss this opportunity to promote your shop! We've filled this page with promotional tips, social media content, and FAQs just for you.

Retailer FAQs

What is exempt?

What if I have an online store?

How do I report sales for the holiday?

Do I have to participate?

How are returns and exchanges handled during the holiday?

How does the holiday apply to rain checks and layaway items?

In addition to the questions and answers above, you can find more FAQs at dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend and in Revenue Ruling 19-4.

Need help writing social posts about the Tax Free Weekend? Check out these examples.

Copy and paste any of the messages below to use in your business's social posts:

#1 – General audiences

Join us August 4-6 for South Carolina’s Tax Free Weekend! For three days, your purchases of school-year essentials are TAX FREE!

Ready to prepare your #SCtaxfree Weekend shopping list? Check out a full list of tax-free items at dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend.

#2 – General audiences

Join us August 4-6 for SC's annual Tax Free Weekend! School supplies, computers & printers, clothing & accessories, and certain bed & bath items are exempt from Sales Tax online and at retailers statewide.

See a full list of #SCtaxfree items at dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend.

#3 – Online shopping

You can still take part in South Carolina's Tax Free Weekend without joining us in store. From August 4-6, exempt items purchased at [INSERT YOUR WEBSITE HERE] are still tax-free!

Make your shopping list now! Check out dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend to learn more.

#4 – For clothing retailers

South Carolina's Tax Free Weekend is a great opportunity to upgrade your wardrobe. Join us August 4-6 as most clothing, footwear, and accessories are exempt from State and Local Sales Tax!

See a full list of tax-free items are dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend.

#5 – For retailers who sell bed/bath supplies

Stock up on dorm room essentials before the school year begins! Join us August 4-6 for South Carolina's Tax Free Weekend. Tax-free items include bed sheets, comforters, pillows, shower curtains, and towels.

Check out dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend for a full list of tax-free items.

#6 – Insert your own items

Our store is ready for South Carolina’s Tax Free Weekend! Join us August 4-6 as a variety of items are TAX FREE, including:

[ITEM 1]
[ITEM 2]
[ITEM 3]

Check out the full list of #SCtaxfree items at dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend

#7 – Online shopping

Don’t feel like leaving the house for #SCtaxfree Weekend? No problem!

Online purchases of tax-free items are still exempt from Sales Tax from August 4-6, including purchases at [your website].

Check out the full list of #SCtaxfree items at dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend

#8 – Specials

Our shop can’t wait for #SCtaxfree Weekend, set for August 4-6, 2023. Check out our Tax Free Weekend specials, available in-store and at [your website].

Head to dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend to see the full list of tax-free items.

#9 – Insert unique, store-specific items

South Carolina’s Tax Free Weekend is a great time to save on more than just school supplies. Did you know that [ITEM 1], [ITEM 2], and [ITEM 3] are also tax-free from August 4-6!

That’s right! So visit us in store or head to [your website].

Check our dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend for the full list of tax-free items.

Remind your customers to mark their calendars for Tax Free Weekend

You know the importance of communicating with your customers, so we've gathered a few resources to help you promote the Tax Free Weekend. Feel free to use the graphics and messages below on your business's social sites, website, and in-store:

Illustration showing SC Tax Free Weekend 2021 August 6-8 #SCTaxFree with colored pencils, an umbrella, and shoes

Add Tax Free Weekend logos to your promotional graphics

Logos have a transparent background:

Print store signage
For your in-store shoppers, print out one of our 8.5x11 signs to hang on your door or in your store to remind customers to come back during Tax Free Weekend:

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Tax Free Weekend: Retailer To​olkit

​​Retailer FAQs​

What is exempt?​

What if I have an online store?​​

How do I report sales for the holiday?​

​​Do I have to participate?​

How are returns and exchanges handled during the holiday?​​

How does the holiday apply to rain checks and layaw​ay i​tems?

Need help writing social posts about the Tax Fre​e Weekend? Check out these​ examples.

#1 – General aud​​iences