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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.
Most of the businesses affected are already charging sales tax on such things as parts and other equipment. But until now, the labor cost has been tax-free. North Carolinaâs sales tax rates range from 6.75 percent to 7.5 percent and vary by county. That means a car repair that includes $200 in labor fees will cost up to $15 more starting Tuesday.