North Carolina Income Tax Calculator
Calculate your federal & North Carolina income taxes
Updated for 2023 tax year on Jan 01, 2023
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North Carolina income tax calculation
The economy in the Tar Heel State is very diverse and the key sectors are manufacturing, financial services, and aerospace. The median household income in the state is $62,891 (2021).
Brief summary of North Carolina state income tax:
- state income tax is a flat rate of 4.99%
- no state payroll tax
- has state-level standard deduction
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Calculating your North Carolina state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal income tax calculator:
- Determine your filing status
- Work out your adjusted gross income [Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income]
- Calculate your state taxable income [Adjusted gross income − Standard/Itemized deductions = State taxable income]
- Figure out your state/local tax liability [State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability]
State payroll tax
There is no state-level payroll tax.
State income tax brackets
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
Any | 4.99% |
| 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
Any | 5.25% |
State standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$12,750 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $25,500 | |
| Head of Household | $19,125 | |
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$10,750 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $21,500 | |
| Head of Household | $16,125 | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$10,000 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $20,000 | |
| Head of Household | $15,000 |
State exemptions
There is no state-level exemptions.
FAQs
How do I calculate my North Carolina income tax?
Calculate your North Carolina state income tax with the following six steps.
- Determine your filing status
- Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income
- Adjusted gross income − Standard/Itemized deductions = State taxable income
- State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability
How much is $53000 a year after taxes in North Carolina?
A single North Carolinian earning $53000 in 2022 will make $42,336.52 after tax.