North Carolina
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May 31, 2018NC Budget and Tax Center: Corporations over Carolinians?
Big corporations and wealthy executive have been on quite a run. Corporate profits are at historic levels,[1] stock prices are through the roof, and plush executive pay has become the…
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May 30, 2018NC Budget and Tax Center: Revenue Options to Support Children’s Educational Success
The General Assembly legislative session begins on May 16, the same day teachers plan a day of action to highlight the unmet needs their students face in the classroom and…
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May 22, 2018NC Policy Watch: Governor Cooper recognizes North Carolina is in a hole, stops digging
Holding off on another round of tax cuts for the richest taxpayers and profitable corporations and keeping the increased standard deduction and lower rate for the majority of taxpayers will…
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May 22, 2018Most States Have Raised Gas Taxes in Recent Years
State tax policy can be a contentious topic, but in recent years there has been a remarkable level of agreement on one tax in particular: the gasoline tax. Increasingly, state… -
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May 15, 2018NC Teachers’ March on Raleigh and the Tax Cuts that Led Them There
Once again, public school teachers are taking a stand for education and against irresponsible, top-heavy tax cuts that deprive states of the revenue they need to sufficiently fund public services,… -
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April 16, 2018NC Budget and Tax Center: North Carolina’s Upside Down Tax Code
Tax season comes to a close this week, and Tax Day serves as a good time to reflect on who pays taxes in North Carolina. The income tax is, naturally,…
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December 20, 2017NC Policy Watch: Devastating consequences if Congress fails to replace DACA in three months
State and local government coffers would also take a hit if Congress fails to pass the Dream Act, or another effective solution. The Institute for Taxation and Economic Policy estimates… -
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August 25, 2017NC Policy Watch: In N.C., 42% of Trump’s proposed tax cuts would go to the few making more than $1 million
A newly released report confirms that the White House is not really interested in tax reform that helps “ordinary Americans”. Instead, under President Trump’s proposed tax cut plan, “ordinary Americans” will… -
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August 21, 2017Budget and Tax Center: Costly Tax Cuts in New State Budget Continue Precarious Road Ahead for North Carolina
The new two-year state budget passed by lawmakers included another package of tax cuts that will further limit the amount of revenue available for public investments. The latest tax cuts…
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By the Numbers
| Personal Income Tax Features | |
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| Range of Tax Rates | 5.75% |
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| Personal Exemption | None |
| Dependent Exemption | None |
| Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) | None |
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| Corporate Income Tax Features | |
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| Range of Tax Rates | Provides child tax credit that phases out for upper-income taxpayers |
| Income Level at Which Top Rate Applies | Limits itemized deductions to $20,000 of property tax and mortgage interest plus unlimited charitable contributions |
| Combined Reporting | 5.00%, eventually falling as low as 3% by 2017 |
| Apportionment Factor (Payroll) | All |
| Apportionment Factor (Property) | No |
| Apportionment Factor (Sales) | 25% |
| Sales Tax Features | |
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| State Sales Tax Rate | 4.75 |
| Average Local Sales Tax Rate | 2.15% |
| Average Combined State & Local Sales Tax Rate | 6.90% |
| State Sales Tax Treatment of Groceries | Exempt |
| Local Sales Tax Treatment of Groceries | Taxed |
| Number of Services Taxed | 57 out of 168 surveyed (2007) |
| Streamlined Sales Tax Membership | Full |
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| Other Tax & Revenue Features | |
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| Gasoline Tax Rate (per gallon) | $0.378 |
| Diesel Tax Rate (per gallon) | $0.379 |
| Cigarette Tax Rate (per pack) | $0.45 |
| Estate or Inheritance Tax | No |
| Net Lottery Sales Per Capita | $139 (2010) |
| Tax Policy Oversight | |
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| Tax Expenditure Report | Yes |
| Tax Incidence Analysis Capability | Personal income tax only |
Last updated January 13, 2015
RESOURCES
State Tax & Revenue Information
- North Carolina Department of Revenue Reports and Statistics
- North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management