File your 2025 taxes in North Carolina — federal & state
Complete guide to file your 2025 federal and state tax return as a North Carolina resident. North Carolina is home to about 10,700,000 people and a Latino population of 11.0%, so we built USA Taxes to work in both English and Spanish.
How much tax does North Carolina charge?
North Carolina collects a state income tax with a top marginal rate of 4.25% for tax year 2025. The North Carolina Department of Revenue administers the return and sets the brackets below.
North Carolina 2025 brackets — single filer
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 4.25% | Over $0 |
Source: North Carolina Department of Revenue, 2025 schedule. USA Taxes uses these brackets in the state tax estimator inside your North Carolina return.
What forms do I need to file in North Carolina?
Most North Carolina filers need the same federal documents the IRS requires, plus any state-specific schedules. Upload them once and USA Taxes' OCR auto-fills your return.
Wage and salary statement from each employer you had in 2025.
For freelance income, interest, dividends, broker sales and gig work.
Medical, charitable, property tax and SALT receipts if you itemize on Schedule A.
Mortgage interest statement and property tax records from your lender.
Written acknowledgements from 501(c)(3) charities for gifts of $250+.
Government-issued ID and Social Security Numbers for you, your spouse and dependents.
E-file in North Carolina: available through an IRS-authorized provider.
North Carolina tax filing FAQ
How much does tax filing software cost in North Carolina?
USA Taxes starts at $29 for a Simple return and $59 for the Deluxe plan for North Carolina residents. The national average for comparable software runs $60 to $120 per return, so you save versus TurboTax and H&R Block.
What is the top North Carolina state income tax rate for 2025?
The top North Carolina state income tax rate for tax year 2025 is 4.25%. The North Carolina Department of Revenue administers the state income tax.
Can I e-file my North Carolina state tax return online?
Yes. North Carolina accepts electronic filing of state returns. USA Taxes prepares your federal Form 1040 and state schedules as IRS-format PDFs ready to e-file through an authorized provider.
When is the North Carolina tax filing deadline?
The deadline to file your federal and North Carolina 2025 tax return is April 15, 2026. If you need more time, you can request an automatic 6-month extension by filing Form 4868 before that date.
Does USA Taxes support bilingual filing for North Carolina Latino residents?
Yes. The entire platform is available in English and Spanish. You can switch languages anytime from the top menu. Final PDFs are generated in the official IRS format in English (as required by federal law).
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