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North Carolina Income Tax Calculator (2026)
Estimate your North Carolina state income tax for 2026. Enter your taxable income and filing status to see what North Carolina taxes and your effective state rate, broken out line by line.
North Carolina state income tax calculator
- Taxable income entered
- $75,000
- North Carolina standard deduction
- −$12,750
- Income taxed by North Carolina
- $62,250
- North Carolina income tax
- $2,484
North Carolina cut its flat rate to 3.99% for 2026 (down from 4.25%). It allows a standard deduction of $12,750 single / $25,500 married-jointly.
State figures: North Carolina Department of Revenue.
Estimate for 2026 state income tax only, based on annual tax brackets — it excludes federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, local taxes, and any credits. This is general information, not tax advice.
How North Carolina income tax is figured
North Carolina applies a single flat rate to your taxable income (after any state deduction or exemption). North Carolina cut its flat rate to 3.99% for 2026 (down from 4.25%). It allows a standard deduction of $12,750 single / $25,500 married-jointly.
This estimate covers state income tax only — it does not include federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, or tax credits. It is an annual-bracket estimate, not your final return. This is general information, not tax advice.
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