South Carolina's Tax-Free Weekend, a 72-hour event during which a variety of purchases will be exempt from the state's 6% sales tax and any applicable taxes, began on August 1 at 12:01 a.m.

The event will run through August 3, giving resident shoppers plenty of time to snag items on a deal.

However, before you head to the stores, it's essential to know which items are exempt from sales and use tax during this time window.

Read on to learn what items are exempt and what are not.

What general items are exempt during the event?

Art supplies for school

Athletic uniforms

Backpacks

Bedding

Blankets

Coats and jackets

Clothing

Computers

Computer parts and accessories, when sold as a package with a computer

Diapers

Earbuds and headphones

Flash drives

Gloves and mittens

Musical i

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