Tax Brackets, Rates and Standard Deductions in North Carolina
Find North Carolina income tax forms, tax brackets and rates by tax year.
If you still need to file a return for a previous tax year, find North Carolina tax forms below. You can complete and sign the forms here on eFile.com before you mail them to the NC Department of Revenue. For Federal or IRS back taxes access the tax forms here.
Below find links to other important North Carolina income tax return information and other related features (e.g. tax extension, amendment, etc.)
North Carolina Income Tax Returns
Prepare only a NC State Return without an IRS return.
Details
File a 2019 North Carolina Tax Amendment
North Carolina Income Tax Forms
IRS Tax Brackets, Rates by Tax Year
North Carolina 2019 Income Bracket, Rate and Estimated Taxes Due
As you can see, North Carolina does not tax income at different rates. North Carolina income is taxed at a constant rate of 5.25%.
5.25%
To calculate your taxable income, multiply your NC taxable income by the tax rate of 5.25%.
2019 North Carolina Standard Deductions
In North Carolina, you may claim either a standard deduction or itemized deduction.
2019
Married Filing Separately - if spouse does not claim itemized deductions:
$10,000
2019
Married Filing Separately - if spouse claims itemized deductions:
$0
2019
Married Filing Jointly/Qualifying Widow(er)/Surviving Spouse
$20,000
2019
Head of Household
$15,000
2020 Tax Year North Carolina Income Tax Forms
North Carolina State Income Tax Forms for Tax Year 2020 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2020) can be e-Filed in conjunction with a IRS Income Tax Return. Details on how to only prepare and print a North Carolina 2020 Tax Return. The NC Tax Forms are below.
Form D-400
Individual Income Tax Return
Form D-400TC
Individual Tax Credits
Form D-422
Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals
Form D-422A
Annualized Income Worksheet
Not filed with the State. Submit to Employer only.
E-File These 2019 North Carolina State Tax Forms
Prepare and efile these state forms for 2019 in conjunction with your federal and state income tax return. As you proceed through the tax interview on eFile.com, the application will select the correct state forms for you. You can also select tax forms individually. All these forms will then be e-filed by you to the state tax agency. Instructions on how to only prepare a state income tax return.
Individual Income Tax Return
Underpayment of Estimated Tax By Individuals
Annualized Income Worksheet
Not filed with the State. Submit to Employer only.
2018 Tax Year North Carolina Tax Forms
North Carolina State Income Tax Forms for Tax Year 2018 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2018) can no longer be prepared and e-filed. Complete the respective Form(s) below, sign, and mail them to the North Carolina Department of Revenue. The NC Tax Forms and Mailing Address are below - click for the IRS Federal Income Tax Forms for Tax Year 2018.
Individual Income Tax Return
Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals
Annualized Income Worksheet
2017 Tax Year North Carolina Tax Forms
North Carolina state income tax forms for Tax Year 2017 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2017) can no longer be prepared and e-filed. Complete the respective Form(s) below, sign, and mail them to the North Carolina Department of Revenue. In addition to filing North Carolina Forms you might also have to file the 2017 IRS Tax Return Forms.
Individual Income Tax Return
Amended Income Tax Return
Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals
Annualized Income Worksheet
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