North Carolina Tax Brackets, Rates

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. Other North Carolina income tax return information and other related features (e.g. tax extension, amendment, etc.) below.

North Carolina Income Tax Returns

Income Tax Brackets, Rates, Income Ranges, and Estimated Taxes Due

Here you can find how your North Carolina based income is taxed at a flat rate. When you prepare your return on eFile.com this is all calculated for you based on your income.

North Carolina Tax Brackets for Tax Year 2023

For Tax Year 2023, the North Carolina individual income tax rate is 4.75%

North Carolina Tax Brackets for Tax Year 2022

As you can see, North Carolina decrease tax rate for 2022. North Carolina income is now taxed at a constant rate of 4.99%.

North Carolina Tax Brackets for Tax Year 2021

Previous North Carolina income is taxed at a constant rate of 5.25%.

• Income Tax Brackets for Other States: Compare State Tax Brackets, Rates
• For your personal Effective IRS Tax Rate use the RATEucator Tool

North Carolina Standard and Itemized Deductions

The North Carolina standard deductions did increase for current tax year. You can also itemize your North Carolina deductions.

When you prepare and eFile your Tax Return the eFile Tax App will apply the correct standard deductions for you or you can apply the itemized deduction method.

• Other Standard Deductions by State: Compare State Standard Deduction Amounts
• IRS Standard Deduction: Federal Standard Deductions

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