Why are these tax rate files free?

Avalara offers state sales tax rate files for free as an entry-level product for companies with basic tax calculation needs. For companies with more complicated tax rates or larger liability potential, we recommend automating calculation to increase accuracy and improve compliance.

How do I download the sales tax rate tables for a state?

Visit our state sales tax rate table download page Select all the states you'd like to download rate tables for (selected states appear in orange, unselected states appear in blue) Click Continue Fill out the form and click Download rate tables Click the link for each state to begin the download

What's the file format?

State tax rate downloads are provided in comma-separated values (CSV) files. They can be opened in a spreadsheet application such as Excel or Google Sheets for direct reference, or converted to a compatible format for uploading into your accounting, ERP, or ecommerce software. Note: Because the files are downloaded, they do not update automatically. We recommend downloading new tables at least once a month or automating your tax calculation process with a cloud-based solution .

What fields are provided in state sales tax rate files?

Each state sales tax rate file includes fields for: State, ZIP Code, Tax Region Name, Tax Region Code (Unique Identifier), Combined Rate (Total Sales Tax Rate), State Rate, County Rate, City Rate and Special Rate

Are all special taxing jurisdictions included in the Special Rate field?

Yes. Each additional taxing level beyond city, county, and state is included in the Special Rate field as a combined value. For additional taxing level information, please contact the Avalara support team .

How often are sales tax rates updated and how can I receive them?

Rates are updated at the end of each calendar month for the upcoming month. We recommend replacing tables with each update. To simplify the download process, sign up for an Avalara Community account, which enables you to save your selected states as part of your account.

Who do I contact with additional questions I have about state sales tax rates?

A tax professional can answer tax questions as they relate to your business. For information on automating rate calculations or other parts of the sales tax process, take a look at our compliance solutions .

Should I automate tax calculation?

Tax rates are incredibly difficult to track at scale. There are more than 13,000 sales and use tax jurisdictions in the United States alone, and each one is subject to ongoing rate and taxability updates. A solution like Avalara allows you to offload the process of researching and applying the tax rates and rules valid at the point of sale. Automation both improves your tax compliance and reduces the amount of time and effort you or your staff have to put into determining product taxability and rates.

North Carolina sales tax rates

Rates updated monthly

North Carolina sales tax range for 2024

4.75%–7.5%

Base state sales tax rate

4.75%

Local rate range*

0%–2.75%

Total rate range

4.75%–7.5%

*Rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth. Due to varying local sales tax rates, we strongly recommend our lookup and calculator tools on this page for the most accurate rates.

Sales tax rate lookup and sales tax item calculator

Look up the current rate for a specific address using the same geolocation technology that powers the Avalara AvaTax rate calculation engine.

Tax rates can vary within a county, a city, or even a ZIP code. Using a street address helps to ensure more accurate rates and calculations when compared to relying on broader geographic indicators.

*Rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth.

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2024 rates for North Carolina cities and counties

Note: There can be variations within city and county lines. For more accurate rates, use the sales tax calculator.

City sales tax rates

Charlotte Raleigh Greensboro Winston-Salem Durham Fayetteville Cary Wilmington High Point Asheville Greenville Concord Gastonia Jacksonville Rocky Mount Chapel Hill Burlington Wilson Huntersville Kannapolis Hickory Apex Goldsboro Salisbury Indian Trail Monroe Mooresville Wake Forest New Bern

County sales tax rates

Alamance Alexander Alleghany Anson Ashe Avery Beaufort Bertie Bladen Brunswick Buncombe Burke Cabarrus Caldwell Camden Carteret Caswell Catawba Chatham Cherokee Chowan Clay Cleveland Columbus Craven Cumberland Currituck Dare Davidson Davie Duplin Durham Edgecombe Forsyth Franklin Gaston Graham Granville Greene Guilford Halifax Harnett Haywood Henderson Hertford Hoke Hyde Iredell Jackson Johnston Jones Lee Lenoir Lincoln Macon Madison Martin Mcdowell Mecklenburg Mitchell Montgomery Moore Nash New Hanover Northampton Onslow Orange Pamlico Pasquotank Pender Perquimans Person Pitt Polk Randolph Richmond Robeson Rockingham Rowan Rutherford Sampson Scotland Stanly Stokes Surry Swain Transylvania Union Vance Wake Warren Washington Watauga Wayne Wilkes Wilson Yadkin Yancey

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North Carolina sales tax details

The North Carolina (NC) state sales tax rate is currently 4.75%. Depending on local municipalities, the total tax rate can be as high as 7.5%.

County and local taxes in most areas bring the sales tax rate to 6.75%–7% in most counties but some can be as high as 7.5%.

North Carolina requires use tax to be paid on products or services used within the state. The state provides a line on the state income tax return for identifying any use tax owed.

Anyone making retail sales of tangible personal property and certain digital property is required to register with the North Carolina Department of Revenue and obtain a Certificate of Registration. This is also required of anyone renting or leasing taxable tangible personal property or operating a hotel or similar business in North Carolina.

Senate Bill 56 stipulates that a remote retailer is “engaged in business” in North Carolina if, in the current or previous calendar year, it has more than $100,000 in gross sales or 200 or more separate transactions in the state.

North Carolina sales tax guide

This free, online guide covers managing North Carolina sales tax compliance, including business registration, collecting tax returns, and state nexus obligations.

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