Tax Free Weekend is one month away for South Carolina [Video]

Mark your calendars. South Carolina is one month away from Tax Free Weekend. Tax Free Weekend starts on Friday, Aug. 2 and lasts until Sunday, Aug. 4.For 72 hours, items like school supplies, electronics and clothing can be bought tax-free. It extends to both in-store and online purchases.Last year, South Carolina shoppers bought more than $30 million in tax-free items, according to the State Department of Revenue. Eligible items can be purchased online and in-store without paying the state’s 6% sales tax and any applicable local taxes during the tax-free weekend.Items that are not …