Raleigh Sales Tax Rates

Minimum Sales Rate Tax for 2024

7.25%
North Carolina State sales tax rate
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Wake County sales tax rate
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What is the sales tax in Raleigh?

The base state sales tax rate in North Caroline is 4.75%, but since the city-specific tax rate is 0%, the Wake County tax rate is 2% and the Co Tr tax is 0.5%, the minimum sales tax rate for Raleigh is 7.25%.

How to calculate your sales tax rate

Use our online sales tax calculator to determine the combined state and local sales tax rate for each location where you have a physical or economic nexus. Just enter your state and ZIP code to get your sales tax rate.

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What is nexus?

In Raleigh, businesses must understand “nexus” to determine their tax obligations. Nexus refers to the connection that requires a business to collect sales tax in a state. This concept became even more important after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., which allowed states to require sales tax collection based on economic activity rather than just a physical presence.

Specific sales tax rules for Raleigh

A 2% local sales tax applies to qualifying food purchases, excluding transit and other local taxes. Boats are taxed at 3%, with a $1,500 cap per item. Antique spirituous liquor and other spirituous liquors, except mixed beverages, are taxed at 7%.

Is what you're selling taxable in Raleigh?

Services

Typically aren’t subject to sales tax

Goods

Most items, such as appliances, vehicles, furniture, sporting goods, and electronics, are taxable.

Clothing

Taxable

Electronics

Taxable

SaaS

Not taxable

Digital Products

Subject to sales tax.

Software

Electronically delivered prewritten software is taxable.

Freight/Shipping

Shipping costs that are included in the product’s sales price are taxable

Sales tax rates for cities in North Carolina

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