http://www.dornc.com/press/ Releases that have been distributed to the news media http://www.dornc.com/press/2012/debtpayment_extended.html Due to continued high levels of interest in the Individual Income Tax Debt Payment Program, the North Carolina Department of Revenue is extending the time to participate in the program to May 31. Tue, 01 May 2012 16:00:00 EDT http://www.dornc.com/press/2012/idnumbers.html The North Carolina Department of Revenue recently upgraded its tax processing system, and as a part of that transition, some taxpayers will receive new ID numbers to use when filing and paying taxes. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EDT http://www.dornc.com/press/2012/helpful.html Last fall, the North Carolina Department of Revenue began a series of seminars focused on helping citizens understand more about launching and operating a small business. Sessions have been held cross the state in an effort to support small businesses that are so critical to North Carolina's economy. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:00:00 EDT http://www.dornc.com/press/2012/advisory.html The North Carolina Department of Revenue is proud to announce a new partnership with 13 major corporations, accounting firms and banks to create the NCDOR Business Advisory Committee. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EST http://www.dornc.com/press/2012/seminars.html A Greensboro resident has been found guilty of felony tax charges by a Wake County jury. Gloria Tatum-Wade, 62, of 3707 Bethany Trace, Greensboro, was found guilty on February 24, 2012, of seven counts of attempting to evade or defeat the state’s individual income tax. Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST http://www.dornc.com/press/2012/seminars.html The North Carolina Department of Revenue will continue a series of seminars focused on helping citizens understand more about launching and operating a small business. The series began last fall with sessions in Greensboro, Charlotte and Raleigh in an effort to support small business and keep jobs in North Carolina. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:00:00 EST http://www.dornc.com/press/2012/eightthousand.html More than 8,000 taxpayers have signed up for the North Carolina Department of Revenue's Individual Income Tax Debt Payment Program—less than a month after Gov. Bev Perdue announced the launch of the initiative, which was created to help individuals catch up on unpaid taxes. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:00:00 EST http://www.dornc.com/press/2012/tentips.html Tax season is here and making it easy for taxpayers to understand and file their taxes is a top priority for the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Providing the correct information and remembering a few simple tips will help ensure you have an error-free tax return that can be processed quickly and correctly. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST http://www.dornc.com/press/2012/ratechange.html The local sales and use tax rate in Buncombe, Durham, Montgomery and Orange counties will increase from 2 percent to 2.25 percent effective April 1, 2012. North Carolina counties have the authority to levy an additional 0.25 percent local sales and use tax when voted upon by the residents of the county. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EST http://www.dornc.com/taxes/individual/debtpayment.html This time-limited program will help individuals resolve unpaid taxes and get back on their feet financially by waiving certain penalties and fees and offering payment plan options. Participating taxpayers can avoid forced collections such as garnishments, liens, and levies. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:40:00 EST http://www.dornc.com/press/2012/d400.html The North Carolina Department of Revenue is making it easier for people to complete their Individual Income Tax Return (Form D-400) this year with an on-line tutorial that walks a taxpayer through the process step-by-step. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST http://www.dornc.com/press/2011/motorfuels_rate.html The North Carolina motor fuels tax for gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels will increase from 35.0 cents to 38.9 cents per gallon for the period from January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2012, Department of Revenue Secretary David W. Hoyle announced Tuesday. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:00:00 EST http://www.dornc.com/press/2011/deadline.html Taxpayers across the nation will have a few extra days to file federal returns, extensions and payments this year. Those items normally due April15, will be due April 17, 2012. The extra time is provided because April 15 is a Sunday and April 16 is the Emancipation Day holiday observed in the District of Columbia. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:00:00 EST http://www.dornc.com/press/2011/moreseminars.html Over the next few months, the North Carolina Department of Revenue will be hosting seminars in Charlotte and Raleigh focused on helping citizens understand more about launching and operating a small business. Small businesses are critical to creating and keeping jobs in North Carolina, a top priority of Gov. Bev Perdue. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:00:00 EST