FORT JACKSON, S.C. -- Summer is drawing to a close and South Carolina retailers are helping consumers prepare for the upcoming school year. Friday marks the beginning of the state’s tax-free weekend. From Friday through Sunday, shoppers can purchase clothing, accessories, footwear, school supplies, computers and computer equipment without paying the 6 percent sales tax that ordinarily applies.
Many stores are offering sales in addition to the tax-free benefits to offer greater savings for their customers. The Fort Jackson Exchange is no exception.
“Since everyday is a no tax day at AAFES, we will reduce our back to school items again, saving you an extra 7 percent,” said Nancy Kessler, Main Exchange manager.
The weekend also serves as a reminder to parents that school days are quickly approaching. Esther Edwards, a Fort Jackson mother of four school-aged children, said she was completely surprised by the advertisements and school supplies lists.
“We’ve been so busy traveling and doing things this summer that I have not even had a chance to think about going back to school,” Edwards said. “With this being tax free weekend, I will definitely have to take advantage of some of the sales.”
For some buyers, discounts on computer equipment are a major highlight of tax free weekend. “I have one beginning middle school this year, and I’m pretty sure he will need some flash drives, so I will be looking for those on sale,” Edwards said.
Fort Jackson-area public schools have already posted school supply lists on their websites for those in doubt of required supplies. The information for Richland One schools is posted on http://www.richlandone.org, Richland Two schools information is on http://www.richland2.org/, and Lexington County Schools information can be found at http://www.lexrich5.org.
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