Press Releases

Tax Filing Deadline Extended to July 15

The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) recently announced that they will extend the April 15 tax filing deadline to July 15 for individual, corporate, and franchise taxes to mirror the announced deadline change from the Internal Revenue Service. 

N.C. Department of Revenue Offers Relief in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak

Secretary of Revenue Ronald G. Penny announced today that the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) is offering individuals and businesses relief as part of the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak

NCDOR Offers Penalty Waivers to Taxpayers Related to State of Emergency

The N.C. Department of Revenue has published a notice that outlines penalty waivers for taxpayers related to the coronavirus state of emergency. The waivers are for certain “late action penalties.”

NC Department of Revenue Service Centers Closed to Public

Note: Service Centers will remain closed through April 30, 2020 (updated 3/31/2020)

2019 Tax Law Change Book Published

The N.C. Department of Revenue has published the 2019 Tax Law Change book, which summarizes the recent legislative changes to the state's Revenue laws. The changes are detailed by taxing schedule and General Statute.

The NCDOR Will Accept Individual Income Tax Returns Effective Monday, Jan. 27

The North Carolina Department of Revenue will officially open the 2020 individual income tax filing season and begin accepting and processing individual income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 27. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will open federal tax filing season on the same day.

NCDOR Now Accepting Business Income Tax Returns

The North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) officially opened the 2020 business income tax filing season and began accepting Corporate Income and Franchise, and Partnership tax returns Thursday, Jan. 16. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting business income returns Jan. 7.

The NCDOR Publishes Updated Sales and Use Tax Bulletins

The N.C. Department of Revenue has published updated Sales and Use Tax Bulletins based on the law in effect as of Jan. 1, 2020. The updated bulletins supersede any bulletins published prior to Jan. 1, 2020.

State Tax Assistance is Available for Deployed Military Members

The State of North Carolina offers tax assistance to soldiers and other service members who deploy overseas to combat zones. The assistance includes extension of deadlines to file and considerations for combat zone pay.

Next NCDOR Business Advisory Council Meeting set for Wednesday, Jan. 8

The N.C. Department of Revenue Business Advisory Council will hold its regular quarterly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 10 a.m – 12 noon, at the agency’s headquarters building at 501 N. Wilmington Street.