North Carolina Tax Brackets 2026: Income Tax Rates and Thresholds
North Carolina has a flat 3.99% rate for tax year 2026. Brackets for single and married filers, deductions and examples.
Top rate
3.99%
Structure
Flat
Standard deduction
$12,750 single
Tax on $75,000 salary
$2,484
North Carolina income tax brackets 2026: single filers
| Taxable income | Rate | Tax owed on the bracket below |
|---|---|---|
| Over $0 | 3.99% | – |
North Carolina income tax brackets 2026: married filing jointly
North Carolina uses the same brackets for married couples filing jointly as for single filers. Couples still get a larger standard deduction or exemption where the state offers one.
North Carolina standard deduction and exemptions (2026)
| Single | Married filing jointly | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $12,750 | $25,500 |
| Personal exemption | None | None |
| Personal credit | None | None |
How much North Carolina income tax you'll pay
| Salary | Single: taxable | Single: state tax | Married: state tax | Single: effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $25,000 | $12,250 | $489 | $0 | 1.96% |
| $50,000 | $37,250 | $1,486 | $978 | 2.97% |
| $75,000 | $62,250 | $2,484 | $1,975 | 3.31% |
| $100,000 | $87,250 | $3,481 | $2,973 | 3.48% |
| $150,000 | $137,250 | $5,476 | $4,968 | 3.65% |
| $250,000 | $237,250 | $9,466 | $8,958 | 3.79% |
| $500,000 | $487,250 | $19,441 | $18,933 | 3.89% |
State income tax only, on wages, after the standard deduction, exemptions and credits. Local income taxes not included.
2026 federal tax brackets
Single filers
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $12,400 | 10% |
| $12,400 to $50,400 | 12% |
| $50,400 to $105,700 | 22% |
| $105,700 to $201,775 | 24% |
| $201,775 to $256,225 | 32% |
| $256,225 to $640,600 | 35% |
| Over $640,600 | 37% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $24,800 | 10% |
| $24,800 to $100,800 | 12% |
| $100,800 to $211,400 | 22% |
| $211,400 to $403,550 | 24% |
| $403,550 to $512,450 | 32% |
| $512,450 to $768,700 | 35% |
| Over $768,700 | 37% |
The 2026 federal standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for married couples filing jointly. See what you take home after federal and state taxes with the North Carolina paycheck calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the North Carolina tax brackets for 2026?
North Carolina has a flat income tax of 3.99%. Married couples filing jointly use the same brackets.
What is the North Carolina standard deduction for 2026?
$12,750 for single filers and $25,500 for married couples filing jointly.
How much North Carolina income tax will I pay on $75,000?
A single filer with a $75,000 salary has about $62,250 of North Carolina taxable income and owes about $2,484 in state income tax for 2026, an effective state rate of 3.3%.
What is the top North Carolina income tax rate?
3.99%, which applies to all taxable income.
How do tax brackets work?
Each rate applies only to the income inside its bracket. Moving into a higher bracket doesn't raise the tax on the income below it, so a raise never lowers your take-home pay.
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Estimates use 2026 federal and state rates and standard deductions, and assume no other income, itemized deductions or credits beyond those listed. Your employer's withholding may differ from your final tax bill. For informational purposes only; this is not tax advice.