Tax-Free Weekend in the Carolinas

Shoppers in North Carolina and South Carolina will have the opportunity to enjoy a break from taxation this weekend, allowing people a much-needed chance to save money. Throughout the weekend, no tax will be collected from sales of clothing, shoes, school supplies, computers, and linens, amounting to as much as 9 percent savings.
 
For retailers, the weekend is a popular time to stock up and advertise specials that draw even more shoppers in for a chance to save money. Many stores have extended hours during tax-free weekend, while many customers plan to purchase more expensive items at that time in order to maximize their savings. Local business owners swear by tax-free weekend, crediting the weekend with a healthy increase in sales thanks to a swarm of bargain hunters taking advantage of significant savings.

The Carolinas are not the only states to feature a tax-free weekend, a phenomenon that has become very popular in many states across the country. Seventeen other states and Washington D.C. also give shoppers a tax-free weekend, usually occurring sometime during the back-to-school season.

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