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SALES TAX FREE WEEKEND ×

2018 Sales Tax Holiday

During the annual Sales Tax Holiday, a variety of back-to-school essentials are exempt from the state's 6% Sales Tax and any applicable local taxes. Tax free items range from clothing, accessories, and shoes to school supplies, backpacks, and computers. Shoppers will also find tax free items for the home and dorm room.

In past years, South Carolina shoppers have saved between $2 million and $3 million during the holiday weekend.

Items such as jewelry, cosmetics, eyewear, furniture, and layaway purchases are not exempt.

Information from the SCDOR Policy Section:

IL18-5: Sales Tax Holiday 2018

RR10-7: List of Exempt Items

RR10-8: Questions and Answers

Media Kit

Shopping Lists

These abbreviated lists include common items. Please see RR10-7 for a detailed, comprehensive list of exempt and nonexempt items.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Tax Free Holiday?

What is exempt from the Sales and Use Tax during the holiday?

What is not exempt from the Sales and Use Tax during the holiday?

If I buy an eligible item during Tax Free Weekend, does it have to be delivered during the holiday in order for the exemption to apply?

If I buy an eligible item online, is it still exempt?

Are delivery charges to an eligible item subject to tax?

How are returns and exchanges handled during the holiday?

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

Which retailers participate?

I know computers are eligible, but what about smartphones, tablets and other technology?

What kinds of computer accessories are eligible?

What counts as a school supply?

Are musical instruments exempt? What about books?

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