Press Releases

N.C. Department of Revenue Experiences Delay in Print and Mail Service

The NCDOR confirmed on Monday, May 12, that printing partner, Professional Mail Services Inc., unexpectedly ceased operations and will not complete any further print and mail services for the agency. The department has been made aware that some notices and refund checks were not printed and mailed. NCDOR is in the process of identifying options to resume printing and mailing notices and refund checks as quickly as possible.

Taxi And Ride Share Companies Must Register For The New Transportation Commerce Tax

The NCDOR will begin administering the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year. The tax will apply to ride services provided by taxis and transportation network companies beginning on July 1, 2025. Those companies must register with the NCDOR by July 1.

The NCDOR Suspends Certain Late Action Penalties in Response to the IRS Pushing Back Tax Deadlines

In response to the Internal Revenue Service postponing various federal tax filing and payment deadlines until Sept. 25, 2025, the N.C. Department of Revenue will not assess (or will remove) certain late action penalties on selected state tax filings, payments, and licenses if the transactions are completed by Sept. 25, 2025.

Spring Lake Gaming Store Owner Faces State Tax Charges

Cumberland County businessman and gaming store owner Garrett T. Steedly, of Linden, pleaded guilty on Monday, April 21, in Wake County Superior Court to six counts of Embezzlement of State Property. The state tax charges were filed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue.

Rowan County Business Owner Charged in State Tax Case

A Rowan County businesswoman was arrested on April 11 on a felony tax charge filed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue.

Mecklenburg County Business Owner Pleads Guilty in State Tax Case

A former Mecklenburg County businesswoman pled guilty on March 24 in Wake County Superior Court to felony tax charges filed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue.

Transportation Commerce Tax Goes Into Effect On July 1, 2025

The NCDOR will begin administering the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year. The tax will apply to ride services provided by taxis and transportation network companies beginning on July 1, 2025. 

The NCDOR Begins Processing Returns

The NCDOR is now processing 2024 Individual Income Tax returns. Taxpayers will begin receiving refunds through the mail and direct deposit the week of March 10.

The NCDOR Opens 2025 Individual Income Tax Filing Season

The N.C. Department of Revenue officially opened the 2025 individual income tax filing season and began accepting 2024 returns effective Monday, Jan. 27. Taxpayers who file state returns electronically will receive acknowledgements.

The NCDOR Opens 2025 Business Income Tax Season

The N.C. Department of Revenue began accepting 2024 income tax returns for Corporate Income and Franchise, Partnership, and Estates and Trusts on Wednesday, Jan. 15.