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North Carolina Grocery Tax (2026)

Permitted: Qualifying groceries are exempt from the state, transit, and general local sales tax, but a 2% local food tax applies.

PermittedVerified Jul 14, 2026

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Qualifying groceries are exempt from the state, transit, and general local sales tax, but a 2% local food tax applies.

Official source: ncdor.gov →

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