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North Carolina's combined tax revenues up 17.9% from Q1 to Q2 2024

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Ronald G. Penny, Commissioner of Revenue | North Carolina Department of Revenue

Ronald G. Penny, Commissioner of Revenue | North Carolina Department of Revenue

Combined tax revenues in North Carolina increased 17.9% in the second quarter of 2024 in comparison to the previous quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Overall, North Carolina collected $11.4 billion in taxes during the second quarter of 2024, compared to $9.6 billion in the previous quarter.

The majority of the state’s tax revenue was collected through income taxes ($5.6 billion) and general sales and gross receipts taxes ($5 billion).

In addition to detailed tax revenue data from each state, the Quarterly Summary of State and Local Government Tax Revenue includes an estimate of state and local government tax revenue at a national level.

The Census Bureau cautions that it sets the tax classifications among the survey categories, and they may differ from the classifications set by the state governments.

Q2 North Carolina Tax Collections
Type of TaxAmount (millions)
Income Taxes$5,566
Sales and Gross Receipts Taxes$4,962
License Taxes$768
Other Taxes$30
Source: U.S. Census Bureau

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