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By Laura Leslie. Raleigh, N.C. â Car repairs, home improvement jobs and appliance delivery and installation got a little more expensive in North Carolina on Tuesday. State and local sales tax is now collected on some labor charges. In Wake County, that's an extra 6.75 percent for a mechanic's time or the installation fees charged by Home Depot, Lowe's Home Improvement and others.
Home Â» Economic Development Â» Research Reports Â» Taxes. North Carolinaâs corporate income tax rate is 4%. North Carolinaâs sales tax rate is 4.75% and with local taxes, the total sales tax rate for Buncombe County is 7% (Haywood County 7%, Henderson County 6.75%, and Madison County 6.75%). For more information visit the N.C. Department of Revenue website.