Sales Tax Calculator, North Carolina
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North Carolina applies a 4.75% state sales tax. Counties add a uniform 2% local rate, and some transit districts add another 0.5%, making typical combined rates around 6.75%–7.5% throughout the state.
Most food (excluding prepared food) is taxed at 2% in North Carolina rather than the full sales tax rate.
▶US State Sales Tax Rates Reference
| State | State Rate |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 4% |
| Alaska | No tax |
| Arizona | 5.6% |
| Arkansas | 6.5% |
| California | 7.25% |
| Colorado | 2.9% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% |
| Delaware | No tax |
| Florida | 6% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Idaho | 6% |
| Illinois | 6.25% |
| Indiana | 7% |
| Iowa | 6% |
| Kansas | 6.5% |
| Kentucky | 6% |
| Louisiana | 4.45% |
| Maine | 5.5% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Minnesota | 6.875% |
| Mississippi | 7% |
| Missouri | 4.225% |
| Montana | No tax |
| Nebraska | 5.5% |
| Nevada | 6.85% |
| New Hampshire | No tax |
| New Jersey | 6.625% |
| New Mexico | 4.875% |
| New York | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% |
| North Dakota | 5% |
| Ohio | 5.75% |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% |
| Oregon | No tax |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 7% |
| South Carolina | 6% |
| South Dakota | 4.2% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Texas | 6.25% |
| Utah | 4.85% |
| Vermont | 6% |
| Virginia | 4.3% |
| Washington | 6.5% |
| West Virginia | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Wyoming | 4% |
| District of Columbia | 6% |
▶Canadian Provincial Tax Rates Reference
| Province / Territory | Tax Type | Combined Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | GST only | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | HST | 15% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 15% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST 9.975% | 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST 6% | 11% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% |
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General calculator →Frequently Asked Questions, Sales Tax Calculator in North Carolina
What is the North Carolina sales tax rate?↓
North Carolina has a 4.75% state sales tax. All counties add a uniform 2% local sales tax, bringing the base combined rate to 6.75%. Some counties have additional transit district taxes of 0.5%, pushing their combined rate to 7.25%–7.5%. Wake County (Raleigh) and Mecklenburg County (Charlotte) have combined rates of 7.25% and 7.25% respectively.
How is food taxed in North Carolina?↓
In North Carolina, qualifying food (unprepared grocery items) is taxed at a reduced combined rate of approximately 2% rather than the full sales tax rate. Prepared food, dietary supplements, and food sold at restaurants are taxed at the full combined rate. The reduced food rate is designed to ease the sales tax burden on everyday grocery purchases.
What is exempt from North Carolina sales tax?↓
North Carolina exempts prescription drugs, most over-the-counter medications, and certain medical equipment. Qualifying food is taxed at a lower 2% rate. Farm machinery, industrial equipment used in manufacturing, and most services are not subject to North Carolina sales tax. Fuel is subject to a separate excise tax rather than sales tax.
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