Important Notice: Simultaneous Change in State and Local Rates

This document serves as notice that 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 those listed in this notice. 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. These changes occur as the State continues assuming Medicaid responsibilities for the counties.