Tax-free weekend August 2-4

On many items, South Carolina shoppers will be excused from paying the state tax.  The annual Tax-Free Weekend takes place the first weekend in August — Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4.  During those 72 hours, eligible items — computers, printers, school supplies, clothing and accessories, shoes and certain bed and bath items — can be purchased tax-free in-store or online.  Last year, according to the state revenue department, South Carolina shoppers bought more than $30.4 million in tax-free items during that weekend.