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NC Sales Tax and Meals Tax for Restaurants and Retail

Small business & company tax · Sep 29, 2026

North Carolina Sales Tax and Meals Tax for Restaurants, Retail, and Nail Salons: NCDOR Registration, Filing Frequency, County Rates, Prepared Food, Gift Cards, and the Wake / Mecklenburg Prepared Food Tax (2026 Edition)

NC sales tax for restaurants, retail, and salons: NCDOR registration, filing frequency, county rates (Mecklenburg 8.25% from July 1, 2026), prepared food, gift cards, and the Wake/Mecklenburg 1% meals tax.

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