South Carolina’s 72-hour tax-free weekend has no price ceiling on eligible goods and covers a broader set of categories than many states, including computers and certain bed-and-bath items.
What qualifies
- Clothing and footwear: No price limit on qualifying items
- School supplies: No price limit on qualifying items
- Computers, printers, supplies, and eligible software: No price limit on qualifying items
- Certain bed and bath items: No price limit on qualifying items
Do online purchases count?
Qualifying online purchases are exempt when the transaction occurs during the holiday using South Carolina time and satisfies the state’s order rules.
State and local tax treatment
The exemption applies to state and local sales tax. Retailer participation is mandatory.
Important limitation
Business-use purchases, layaway transactions, smartphones, and several device categories are excluded.
Primary source: South Carolina Department of Revenue — Tax Free Weekend. Source checked July 13, 2026.