Press Releases

NCDOR Publishes Four New Sales Tax Directives to Communicate Changes of the Interpretation in Taxability

The NCDOR recently published four new sales and use tax directives to communicate changes of the interpretation in the taxability of the following:

High Point Businessman Charged in State Tax Case

A High Point businessman was arrested Thursday on felony tax charges filed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue.

Revenue Office In Fayetteville Reopens In New Location

The North Carolina Department of Revenue's (NCDOR) taxpayer assistance service center in Fayetteville reopened on Monday, April 30, at its new location, 3401 Village Drive, suite 300. The previous location at 225 Green Street was closed last week for the move.  

NC Department of Revenue Statement on Electronic Payment Issue

The North Carolina Department of Revenue discovered earlier this week that some taxpayers’ electronic payments were drafted twice. The NCDOR knows which taxpayers have been impacted and has begun to contact the affected taxpayers directly.

NC Department of Revenue Offers Tax Relief for Those Affected by Guilford and Rockingham Tornados

The North Carolina Department of Revenue announced today that Secretary Ronald G. Penny will use his statutory authority to offer tax filing relief for those affected by the April 15 tornados in Guilford and Rockingham Counties.

The NCDOR Provides Tax Relief for Victims of the April 15 Tornadoes

The NCDOR is offering tax relief for victims of the April 15 tornadoes and storms that affected several counties in North Carolina. The agency’s penalty policy allows for waivers for taxpayers unable to file returns or pay taxes on time because of a natural disaster.

NCDOR Publishes Directive on Repair, Maintenance and Installation Services to Real Property and Real Property Contracts

The NCDOR has published a directive regarding repair, maintenance and installation services to real property and real property contracts. The directive addresses a number of issues concerning the application of sales and use taxes for services to real property.

North Carolina Tax Filing Deadline Extended Through Midnight Wednesday, April 18

The North Carolina Department of Revenue announced today that in light of the Internal Revenue Service extension, NCDOR is extending the tax deadline as well. Taxpayers can file a return, make a payment without penalty, or file for an extension until midnight on Wednesday, April 18, 2018.

NCDOR Publishes Important Notice about the Repeal of Article 5F (Certain Machinery and Equipment Tax)

The notice serves as a reminder that effective July 1, 2018, Article 5F of Chapter 105 of the North Carolina General Statutes is repealed for sales and purchases occurring on or after such date.

Individual Income Tax Returns Due Tuesday, April 17

The deadline for filing state individual income tax returns with the North Carolina Department of Revenue is Tuesday, April 17. Electronically filed returns must be submitted electronically by midnight on April 17.