South Carolina Tools of Trade Exemptions

 

Most states allow an exemption for "tools of trade or profession"... this can include tools, books, even vehicles. Sometimes can be an alternative to the motor vehicle exemption.

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Tools of Trade Exemptions — State System

South Carolina Law Tools of Trade Exemptions

Federal non-bankrupcty Tools of Trade Exemptions

Tools of Trade Exemptions — Federal System § 522(d)

Can South Carolina debtors use the Federal Bankruptcy exemptions instead of South Carolina exemptions?

No. S.C. Code Ann. § 15-41-35.

The Federal Bankruptcy Exemptions under 11 U.S.C. § 522(d) are available to you if

  • you haven't lived in any state longer than 180 days for a while,
  • or
  • if your state allows the Federal exemptions as a choice.

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Jurisdictional relevance: ST

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