NCDOR is Experiencing High Call Volume
NCDOR is experiencing a high volume of calls which may result in longer than expected wait times. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Generally, services to real property are retail sales of or the gross receipts derived from repair, maintenance, and installation services, unless a person substantiates that a transaction is subject to sales and use tax as a real property contract, a mixed transaction contract, or the transaction is not subject to sales and use tax. Form E-589CI, may be issued to substantiate that a contract, or a portion of work performed to fulfill a contract, is a capital improvement to real property and subject to sales and use tax as a real property contract.