3. Clothes: In South Carolina, ordinary clothing is exempt from sales tax. This applies to apparel such as shirts, jeans, dresses, shoes, and other accessories. Costumes and other speciality apparel goods are not excluded from paying sales tax.
4. School materials: During South Carolina’s yearly sales tax holiday in August, school supplies including pencils, paper, and notebooks are exempt from the state’s sales tax. Does South Carolina impose sales taxes on purchases made outside the state?
Yes, if the item is carried into South Carolina for use, storage, or consumption, South Carolina applies sales tax to out-of-state purchases. It is referred to as a “use tax.” You must pay a use tax on an item if you buy it outside of South Carolina, where it is not subject to sales tax, and bring it into the state. Do I need a resale certificate in South Carolina?
You will need a resale certificate in South Carolina if you want to purchase things that you will resell. If you intend to resell the things and charge sales tax to your consumers, you can use a resale certificate to purchase them without paying sales tax. You must apply for a sales tax permit with the South Carolina Department of Revenue in order to receive a resale certificate there.
No, South Carolina does not tax prescription glasses. As medical items, prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, and other vision aids are exempt from sales tax.
In South Carolina, handbags are not exempt from taxes. The sales tax applies to accessories like purses, jewelry, and watches but not to clothing goods like shirts and pants that are intended for daily wear.
The tax levied by the state of South Carolina on the sale of goods and services is referred to as the “SC sales tax.” South Carolina currently levies a 6% state sales tax. In addition to the state rate, counties and municipalities may additionally levy their own local sales taxes.