August 3-5: South Carolina offers consumers a weekend break on sales tax which is just in time for back to school shopping. Shop for BIG savings on back-to-school clothes, school supplies and footwear. This is a great time to check out the biggest new trends and save on everything you need for fall – all tax free! During the annual Sales Tax Holiday, a variety of back-to-school essentials are exempt from the state’s 6% Sales Tax and any applicable local taxes. Tax free items range from clothing, accessories, and shoes to school supplies, backpacks, and computers. Shoppers will also find tax free items for the home and dorm room. Items such as jewelry, cosmetics, eyewear, furniture, and layaway purchases are not exempt. dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend.
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Island Events
FREE at more than 350 locations on Hilton Head Island and the surrounding area. Island Events provides a comprehensive view of what Hilton Head Island has to offer in the way of shopping, dining, activities, and events. If you would like to preview Island Events before your arrival, you can view Island Events online.
Rack Card Distribution Center
FREE at several locations on Hilton Head Island. The rack card distribution center is chock full of businesses that offer activities, shopping, dining and more. If you would like to preview the rack cards before your arrival, you can view them online.