North Carolina Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your North Carolina income tax burden
Updated for 2024 tax year on Apr 24, 2024
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North Carolina state taxes
Quick North Carolina tax facts
- State income tax: 4.99%
- State sales tax: 4.75%
- Property tax: 0.86%
- Gas tax: 36.1 cents per gallon
- Tobacco tax: 45 cents per pack of cigarettes
- Insurance premium tax: 1.9%
From Wikipedia
North Carolina income taxes
North Carolina has a flat state income tax rate of 4.99%. This means no matter what your income level is, you will be taxed at this rate for your state income tax.
North Carolina offers a standard deduction but no personal exemption. However, there is a child tax credit.
Calculate your income tax in North Carolina
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 income tax brackets
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
Any | 4.75% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 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 |
North Carolina sales tax
The base state sales tax rate in North Carolina is 4.75%. However, with local taxes, the total sales tax can be as high as 7.50%.
North Carolina property tax
The average property tax rate in North Carolina is 0.86%, which is below the national average.
North Carolina capital gains tax
Capital gains in North Carolina are taxed at the same flat rate as regular income.
North Carolina gas tax
North Carolina has a gas tax rate of 36.1 cents per gallon, which is above the national average.
North Carolina tobacco tax
The tobacco tax in North Carolina is 45 cents per pack of cigarettes.
North Carolina insurance tax
North Carolina levies an insurance premium tax at a rate of 1.9%.
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 2023 will make $42,459.02 after tax.