Press Releases

The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) recently announced that they will extend the April 15 tax filing deadline to July 15 for individual, corporate, and franchise taxes to mirror the announced deadline change from the Internal Revenue Service. 

Secretary of Revenue Ronald G. Penny announced today that the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) is offering individuals and businesses relief as part of the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak

The N.C. Department of Revenue has published a notice that outlines penalty waivers for taxpayers related to the coronavirus state of emergency. The waivers are for certain “late action penalties.”

Note: Service Centers will remain closed through April 30, 2020 (updated 3/31/2020)

The N.C. Department of Revenue has published the 2019 Tax Law Change book, which summarizes the recent legislative changes to the state's Revenue laws. The changes are detailed by taxing schedule and General Statute.

The North Carolina Department of Revenue will officially open the 2020 individual income tax filing season and begin accepting and processing individual income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 27. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will open federal tax filing season on the same day.

The North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) officially opened the 2020 business income tax filing season and began accepting Corporate Income and Franchise, and Partnership tax returns Thursday, Jan. 16. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting business income returns Jan. 7.

The N.C. Department of Revenue has published updated Sales and Use Tax Bulletins based on the law in effect as of Jan. 1, 2020. The updated bulletins supersede any bulletins published prior to Jan. 1, 2020.

The State of North Carolina offers tax assistance to soldiers and other service members who deploy overseas to combat zones. The assistance includes extension of deadlines to file and considerations for combat zone pay.

The N.C. Department of Revenue Business Advisory Council will hold its regular quarterly meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8, from 10 a.m – 12 noon, at the agency’s headquarters building at 501 N. Wilmington Street.