MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - South Carolina’s tax-free weekend is set to kick off Friday as school starts back up across the state.

The South Carolina Department of Revenue says the tax-free windows runs from midnight Friday through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 6. Eligible items include the following:

BED & BATH

Bath mats and rugs
Bed skirts and dust ruffles
Bedspreads, duvets, and comforters
Blankets and throws
Mattress pads and toppers
Pillow cases and shams
Pillows (all types)
Sheets and sheet sets
Shower curtains and liners
Towels (all types and sizes)
Washcloths

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Art supplies
Binders and folders
Books
Bookbags
Calculators
Daily planners or organizers
Flashdrives
Glue, tape, staplers, staples
Headphones and earbuds
Highlighters and markers
Lunch boxes
Musical instruments
Notebooks and paper
Pencils, sharpeners, erasers
Pens
Scissors
Uniforms (band, scouts, school, sports)

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

ACCESSORIES

Belts and suspenders
Hair accessories
Hats and caps
Purses and handbags
Neckties and bow ties

ACTIVEWEAR

Exercise clothing
Athletic uniforms
Leotards and tights
Hunting and ski clothing
Swimwear

EVERYDAY

Dresses and skirts
Leggings
Pants, jeans, and shorts
Shirts and blouses
Sleepwear
Socks and underwear
Suits and blazers
Sweaters and sweatshirts

FOOTWEAR

Cleats
Dance shoes
Rain boots
Orthopedic shoes
Skates
Slippers

OUTERWEAR

Coats (all types)
Earmuffs
Gloves and mittens
Rainwear (raincoats, umbrellas, etc.)
Scarves
Vests

SPECIALTY

Aprons
Bibs
Bridal gowns and veils
Costumes
Diapers
Formal wear (gowns, tuxedos, etc.)
Graduation caps and gowns
Uniforms (band, scouts, school, sports)

COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY

Computers
Computer parts and accessories (i.e. monitors, keyboards, and scanners) when sold as a package with a computer
Computer software and service contracts (sold with software)
Printers
Printer supplies, including replaceable ink cartridges

The SCDOR added that new and used items under those guidelines are eligible to be purchased tax-free.

Items not eligible include digital cameras, smartphones, jewelry, cosmetics, eyewear, wallets, watches and furniture.

The SCDOR said shoppers bought more than $26.2 million in tax-free items during the sales tax holiday in 2022.

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