North Carolina Income Tax Calculator 2025/2026
Based on Tax Year 2025 brackets (for returns filed in 2026). Last updated: June 2026.
Estimate your North Carolina federal and state income tax for Tax Year 2025.
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About North Carolina income tax
Tax structure
North Carolina uses a flat tax rate of 4.25% on taxable income.
Snapshot at $75,000 (single)
- Take-home: $58,668 per year
- Federal tax: $7,949
- State tax: $2,646
- Effective rate: 21.78%
- vs. Texas (no income tax): North Carolina keeps $2,646 more.
North Carolina take-home pay by salary (2025)
Single filer · federal + state + FICA. Use the calculator above for married, head of household, or other adjustments.
| Gross salary | Federal tax | State tax | FICA | Take-home (year) | Take-home (month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,672 | $1,158 | $3,060 | $33,110 | $2,759 |
| $50,000 | $3,872 | $1,583 | $3,825 | $40,720 | $3,393 |
| $60,000 | $5,072 | $2,008 | $4,590 | $48,330 | $4,028 |
| $70,000 | $6,849 | $2,433 | $5,355 | $55,363 | $4,614 |
| $75,000 | $7,949 | $2,646 | $5,738 | $58,668 | $4,889 |
| $80,000 | $9,049 | $2,858 | $6,120 | $61,973 | $5,164 |
| $100,000 | $13,449 | $3,708 | $7,650 | $75,193 | $6,266 |
| $120,000 | $17,867 | $4,558 | $9,180 | $88,395 | $7,366 |
| $150,000 | $25,067 | $5,833 | $11,475 | $107,625 | $8,969 |
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North Carolina tax FAQ
How much state income tax will I pay in North Carolina?
North Carolina state income tax depends on your taxable income and filing status. Use the calculator above for an exact estimate.
What's the difference between federal and North Carolina state tax?
Federal income tax is collected by the IRS using nationwide brackets (10%–37%). North Carolina state income tax (where applicable) is separate and uses its own brackets and deductions. Both apply to most North Carolina residents.
Are these the 2025 or 2026 tax brackets?
The calculator uses tax year 2025 federal brackets — the figures you'll use to file in early 2026. The IRS adjusts brackets annually for inflation; we update when 2026 figures are released.
Should I take the standard deduction or itemize?
Take whichever is larger. The 2025 standard deduction (as boosted by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, July 2025) is $15,750 (single), $31,500 (married filing jointly), or $23,625 (head of household). Itemize if your mortgage interest, state and local taxes (capped at $10,000), and charitable donations exceed that amount.
Data sources: IRS Revenue Procedure 2024-40 (Tax Year 2025 federal brackets); North Carolina Department of Revenue (state rates).