http://www.dornc.com/index.html Important News from the NC Department of Revenue http://www.dornc.com/practitioner/law_changes_2009.html The 2009 legislative session brought many changes to the Revenue laws and the North Carolina Department of Revenue. These changes are detailed in the 2009 Tax Law Changes by taxing schedule and General Statute. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:30:00 EST http://www.dornc.com/taxes/sales/stateandlocal_change.html Effective October 1, 2009, the general State rate of tax increases from 5.5% to 5.75%. The local rate decreases from 2.25% to 2% in all counties except Alexander, Catawba, Cumberland, Haywood, Martin, Pitt, Sampson, and Surry where the county rate decreases from 2.5% to 2.25%. Mecklenburg County continues to impose an additional 0.5% Transit rate. The third one-half cent local tax previously reduced to a quarter cent (0.25%) under Article 44 will decrease to zero. The combined State and local rate will continue to be 7.75% in ninety-one counties, 8% in Alexander, Catawba, Cumberland, Haywood, Martin, Pitt, Sampson, and Surry Counties and 8.25% in Mecklenburg County. These changes occur as the State continues assuming Medicaid responsibilities for the counties. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:50:00 EDT http://www.dornc.com/taxes/sales/rate_increase2009.html The 2009 North Carolina General Assembly has enacted legislation that provides for a temporary additional 1% State sales and use tax effective September 1, 2009 and will expire on July 1, 2011. Senate Bill 202 was ratified by the House of Representatives and the Senate on August 5, 2009 and has been signed by Governor Perdue. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:57:00 EDT http://www.dornc.com/aboutus/education/lawchanges2009.html The N.C. General Assembly made a number of changes to North Carolina state tax laws. Following is a quick first look at some of the changes, some of which go into effect immediately and others over the next few months. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:16:00 EDT