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State Sales Tax 2009-2010

State sales tax is 5.5% in all counties and local sales taxes are 2.0%/2.25% except Mecklenburg County which is 2.75%.  So generally you will be expected to pay 7.75 to 7.5% for total sales and use taxes.  Food items are subject to a 2% sales tax only.  Prescription drugs are exempt from sales and use taxes.   Vehicles are subject to a 3% tax upon transfer of title.  More information from state website.

NC State Income Taxes - NC State website 

Local Personal Property Tax

All personal property required to have a license in NC should be declared for tax purposes whether licensed or not.  Taxes are assessed locally by city and county combined with a current tax rate that vary from $.75 to $1.25 per fair maket value.  This applies to cars, trucks, trailers, recreational vehicles, motorcycles, boats, and other property required to be licensed.