North Carolina income tax calculator
North Carolina taxes income at a flat 3.99%. See your North Carolina tax next to federal and payroll tax.
Effective state rate 3.4% · top rate 3.99%. Ranks #22 of 51 for this income (1 = lowest).
North Carolina income tax in 2026
North Carolina cut its flat rate to 3.99% for 2026.
North Carolina brackets (single filers)
| Rate | Taxable income over |
|---|---|
| 3.99% | $0 |
Joint filers’ brackets are twice as wide.
This is a simplified model: it covers the main deduction, exemptions and brackets but not every state credit. Check the North Carolina Department of Revenue for your return. More in the methodology.
Questions people ask
What is the North Carolina income tax rate for 2026?
North Carolina has a flat income tax of 3.99%. North Carolina cut its flat rate to 3.99% for 2026.
How much North Carolina tax will I pay on $75,000?
Enter $75,000 in the calculator above for your filing status; it shows the exact bracket split, the effective state rate and how North Carolina ranks against every other state at that income.
Does North Carolina have local income taxes?
North Carolina does not have widespread local income taxes, so the state figure is usually the whole story.
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