2019 South Carolina Tax Free Weekend Starts August 2nd

The 2019 South Carolina Tax free weekend starts this Friday and will run through the weekend.  This is one special weekend that comes once every year right before the school year begins.  During this tax free weekend, certain items are sold without any South Carolina tax applied.  Some of the items on this list include:

• Clothing
• School Supplies
• Computers & Electronics For Education.

This year’s tax free weekend here in Myrtle Beach, SC is August 2nd-4th.  If you would like to see a complete list of items that this tax free weekend applies to, check out this list from the South Carolina Tax office.  Also, for more information, make sure to visit the State of South Carolina Department of Revenue site. They have a lot more information including a FAQ section to answer any specific questions you may have regarding this once a year event.

I know in previous years I have seen many people use this weekend to the fullest purchasing new computers for their children to take to school or for a business, purchasing clothing for family members and much more.  The weekend is normally a very busy one for malls and electronic stores, so if you are not looking for a great bargain & saving a few bucks, I would suggest skipping the outing to Coastal Grand Mall, The Market Common, or Best Buy of Myrtle Beach this weekend just to window shop.

If you are trying to clean up on these special deals, I would contact the stores you are planning to visit to find out their special hours of operation this weekend.  Many are opening early and planning on staying around later than the normal business hours.  One thing I know for sure, I have used this weekend to save hundreds of dollars in the past. 

As many of you know, I am a large fan of Apple Products and in the past I have purchased computers on this weekend to get the savings.  If I were to go out & purchase a new 17″ Macbook Pro this weekend I would save over $250.00 off the price just on tax!  

This weekend is the perfect time to save money on back to school clothing, shoes, computers, and so much more in Myrtle Beach & surrounding areas. Some beds and bedding items are also included in the tax free weekend, so if you are buying that new home in Myrtle Beach and want new sheets for your bedroom, you might want to pick them up this weekend & save a few dollars on the taxes.