Taxes
Income Tax
The state of North Carolina levies income tax on individuals and businesses in North Carolina. Neither Martin County nor its municipalities levies an income tax.
Corporate income tax
An income tax is levied on the net taxable income of all corporations chartered in North Carolina or doing business in North Carolina, unless they are specifically exempt from tax. Net taxable income shall be the same as taxable income as defined in the Internal Revenue Code in effect for the income year for which the returns are to be filed, subject to the adjustments.
The state corporate income tax is 2.5 % as of 2020. See https://www.ncdor.gov/taxes-forms/corporate-income-and-franchise-tax for more information.
In the case of a corporation which has business operations both within and without North Carolina, its net taxable income shall be allocated and apportioned to this State in accordance with state statutes.
Individual income tax
North Carolina taxable income is taxable income as calculated for federal income tax purposes, with certain adjustments. As of 2020, the NC individual income tax rate is 5.25 %. See https://www.ncdor.gov/taxes-forms/individual-income-tax for more information.
Sales Tax
The State of North Carolina levies a sales and use tax at a rate of 4.75%. Martin County has a local sales and use tax rate of 2.25% making the total sales tax rate 7% in Martin County.
For more information on income or sales taxes, visit the NC Department of Revenue website at
http://www.dor.state.nc.us/
Property Taxes
The three main elements of the property tax system in North Carolina counties are real property, personal property, and motor vehicles. Real property consists of land and buildings. Personal property consists of tangible personal property or all personal property that is not intangible and is not permanently affixed to real property. Taxes are due on September 1 each year. Payment without interest may be made through January 5. Motor vehicles, if registered, are assessed according to its registration renewal date.
Martin County Property Tax Rates 2020-21 Fiscal Year
LOCATION | RATE |
---|---|
Martin County | .810 |
Municipalities | |
Bear Grass | .270 |
Everetts | .400 |
Hamilton | .610 |
Hassell | .300 |
Jamesville | .730 |
Oak City | .450 |
Parmele | .680 |
Robersonville | .650 |
Williamston | .890 |
Fire Districts | |
Bear Grass | .065 |
Goose Nest | .060 |
Griffins | .040 |
Hamilton | .070 |
Jamesville | .070 |
Roanoke | .040 |
Skewarkee | .080 |
Martin County Economic Development Corporation
415 East Blvd #130, Williamston, NC 27892