North Carolina Income Taxes and NC State Tax

State income taxes can vary widely. Some states have high taxes but offer numerous deductions, while others impose no income tax at all. Navigating these complexities can be challenging. Fortunately, online tax filing can simplify the process and potentially save you money. Let's explore North Carolina taxes in more detail.

  • State return only regulations*: Per IRS and North Carolina state tax agency regulation - not eFile.com - you can NOT just prepare and e-File a state return (with the exception of California) without also eFiling the IRS return on the same platform. If you have filed your federal return already, you can prepare a North Carolina state return on eFile.com and then download, print, and sign the return before you mail it in. Instructions on ONLY preparing and not e-Filing North Carolina and/or other state tax returns.

Function
Description
North Carolina State Income Tax Rate: 4.75%
Where Is Your North Carolina Tax Refund Money
Step 1: Sign into your eFile.com account and check acceptance by the Tax Agency.
Step 2: Check your North Carolina Tax Refund Status.
Where is Your IRS Refund?
Step 1: Sign into your eFile.com account and check acceptance by the IRS.
Step 2: Check your IRS Tax Refund Status.
North Carolina Income Tax Extension
North Carolina Income Tax Amendment
How to correct a rejected Tax Return
If your NC Tax Return was rejected by the NC Tax Agency - not eFile.com - instructions on how to correct a rejected North Carolina Tax Return.
How to Pay Income Taxes
North Carolina, IRS Late Filing, Tax Payment Penalties
1. Late Filing Penalty: A late filing penalty is assessed when you don't file by the due date, is 5% of the unpaid tax per month, and cannot exceed 25% of the income tax due.
2. Late Payment Penalty: Assessed at 10% of the tax due when the income tax is not paid by the due date. In case you get an extension and pay 90% or more of your income tax by the original due date, then you don't have to pay a late penalty fee as long as you pay the tax by the extended deadline.
4. IRS Penalties: Calculate and Estimate your potential IRS Income Tax Return Penalties.
NC Tax Return Mailing Addresses
Find various North Carolina Mailing Addresses for tax returns, tax amendments, and tax payments.
North Carolina Income Tax Brackets
North Carolina Income Tax Forms
North Carolina Unemployment Benefits
North Carolina taxes unemployment income.
North Carolina Marriage Penalty

Prepare your North Carolina State Individual Tax Return online with eFile alongside your federal return, or learn how to complete and mail a North Carolina-only return, with the e-filing deadline typically in April.

Start Federal and North Carolina Tax Returns

E-File These Current North Carolina State Tax Forms

Prepare and e-file the necessary state forms for the 2023 tax year alongside your federal and state income tax returns. During the tax interview on eFile.com, the application will automatically choose the appropriate state forms for you. You also have the option to select individual tax forms as needed. Once you've made your selections, you'll e-file the completed forms to the state tax agency. Here’s how to prepare a state income tax return on its own.

NC Current Year Tax Forms
Status
NC-4 - Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate
NC-40 - Individual Estimated Income Tax
Schedule AM - North Carolina Amended Schedule
D-400 - North Carolina Individual Income Tax Return
D-400TC - Individual Income Tax Credits
D-422 - Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals
D-422A - Annualized Income Installment Worksheet

* Due to IRS and State Tax Agency tax data sharing and validation requirements, you can only e-file a State Income Tax Return while also e-filing a Federal Income Tax Return. This is not an eFile.com created policy, but all online tax web sites have to adhere to this IRS/state issued tax data sharing policy. You can however prepare all 44 State Income Tax Returns on eFile.com if you have already e-Filed or filed your IRS return. Instructions on how you can ONLY prepare and file State Income Tax Return(s). Only on eFile.com can you prepare, file or e-file unlimited State Tax Returns for one low price and not pay for each State return like you would do on H&R Block® vs. TurboTax®. Dare to Compare Now.

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