COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - South Carolina’s tax free weekend is set to return just as students head back to school.

Here’s what to know about the annual event, per the South Carolina Department of Revenue:

WHEN IS IT?

Tax Free Weekend in South Carolina runs Aug. 1-3, 2025.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY TAX FREE?

During the weekend, eligible items can be purchased without paying South Carolina’s 6% state sales tax along with any applicable local taxes.

WHERE CAN I SHOP?

Per SCDOR, retailers who sell eligible items participate in tax free weekend. Eligible items can also be purchased online and can either be new or used.

WHAT ITEMS ARE TAX FREE?

Items that are exempt from taxes over the weekend are generally split into four categories:

School supplies

This includes materials used in the classro

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