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Tax & accounting services in North Carolina

BATS helps individuals and businesses across North Carolina with tax preparation, tax planning, IRS problems, bookkeeping and payroll, with advisors who know North Carolina rules.

North Carolina tax overview

What to know about taxes in North Carolina

North Carolina taxes personal income, and state returns are filed with the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Planning has to account for both federal and North Carolina rules.

Whether you are filing a personal return, running a growing company or answering a letter from the IRS or the state, we pair you with an advisor who works through North Carolina returns every season.

North Carolina at a glance

State tax agency
North Carolina Department of Revenue
Income tax on wages
Yes
Local income taxes
Not common
Cities with pages
7

Rates and thresholds change every year. Ask your advisor for the figures that apply to you.

Services in North Carolina

Every BATS service is available in North Carolina

Tax Preparation & Filing

Accurate federal, state and local returns for individuals, businesses, trusts and nonprofits.

Questions

North Carolina tax FAQs

10 answers about taxes in North Carolina.

Do you prepare North Carolina state tax returns?

Yes. We prepare resident, part-year and nonresident North Carolina returns and file them with the North Carolina Department of Revenue, together with your federal return.

When are North Carolina individual returns due?

Many states follow the federal April 15 deadline, but some set their own dates. We track the North Carolina Department of Revenue deadlines for you and file extensions when they are needed.

Does North Carolina have a sales tax?

Yes. North Carolina charges sales tax, and local rates can add to the state rate. We help North Carolina businesses register, collect the right rate and file returns with the North Carolina Department of Revenue.

What payroll registrations does a North Carolina employer need?

Employers generally register with North Carolina for unemployment insurance and state income tax withholding, plus any other state payroll programs that apply. We handle the registrations and the ongoing filings.

Do I need to make North Carolina estimated tax payments?

If you have income without enough withholding, such as self-employment or investment income, North Carolina generally expects estimated payments during the year, with its own thresholds and due dates. We calculate federal and state payments together.

How are LLCs and corporations taxed in North Carolina?

North Carolina applies its own rules to LLCs, S corporations and C corporations, and in some cases charges franchise, gross receipts or minimum taxes regardless of profit. We review how your entity is treated in North Carolina before you form it or make an election.

I moved into or out of North Carolina. What do I file?

Usually a part-year return for each state you lived in during the year, with credits so the same income is not taxed twice. Our multi-state filing service handles this.

Can you represent me with the North Carolina Department of Revenue?

Yes. In addition to IRS matters, we respond to notices and audits from the North Carolina Department of Revenue when you authorize us to.

Can a North Carolina business work with BATS remotely?

Yes. We work with North Carolina businesses through video meetings, secure document upload and cloud accounting software, so there is no need to visit an office.

Which North Carolina cities do you serve?

We have dedicated pages for Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Cary, Wilmington, and we work with clients anywhere in North Carolina.

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