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Former Rowan County businesswoman Melissa Anne Fleming, 63, of Cleveland, NC, pled guilty in Wake County Superior Court to one felony count of Aid and Abet Embezzlement of State Property. The felony tax charge was filed by the N.C. Department of Revenue.

The N.C. Department of Revenue has published a notice for taxpayers on the change in how the U.S. Postal Service issues postmarks in relation to tax filing and payment deadlines.

The NCDOR is now processing 2025 Individual Income Tax returns. Taxpayers will begin receiving refunds through the mail and direct deposit the week of March 9.

Mecklenburg County businessman Prakash Mehta, 72, of Waxhaw, was arrested today on felony tax charges filed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue. He was charged with three counts of Embezzlement of State Property.

The NCDOR has published a directive that provides guidance to retailers that round cash transactions due to the suspension of penny production by the United States Mint.

The NCDOR has published a notice that provides guidance to taxpayers on how differences in the Internal Revenue Code in effect for tax year 2025, and the Revenue Laws of North Carolina may impact the filing of the 2025 North Carolina income tax return.

Manufacturers must submit a certification renewal application, including all required documents, and electronically remit a renewal fee of $500, for a vapor product or consumable product to remain in the N.C. Department of Revenue’s directory. If a manufacturer fails to timely recertify its products, the products are subject to removal from the directory.

Taxpayers must renew their tobacco products license on or before June 30, 2026, to maintain the ability to receive, store, or possess non-excise-tax-paid products.

On Monday, Jan. 26, the N.C. Department of Revenue officially opened the 2026 individual income tax filing season and begins accepting 2025 returns. Taxpayers who file state returns electronically will receive acknowledgements.

Onslow County businessman Jimmy John Brinkley, 49, of Swansboro, was arrested on felony tax charges filed by the N.C. Department of Revenue. He was charged with three counts of Embezzlement of State Property.