Wake County, North CarolinaSales Tax Rate 2024

Wake County, located in Central North Carolina, has sales tax rates ranging from 7.25% to 7.50%.
The sales tax rate in Wake County includes the North Carolina state tax and the county’s specific combined local sales tax rates. Certain jurisdictions levy special district taxes. The table below provides a breakdown of the sales tax rate by jurisdiction.
North Carolina 4.20%
Wake County 2.00%
City + District Rates Range 0.50% – 0.75%
Combined Sales Tax Rates Range 7.25% – 7.50%

Wake County Sales Tax Calculator

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Who Needs to Collect Sales Tax in Wake County, North Carolina?+

Businesses are required to collect sales tax in Wake County if they have a sales tax nexus in North Carolina and sell to residents of Wake County, whether at a physical location within the county or online.

Physical Nexus: This occurs when a business has a tangible presence in the state. Examples include having a store, warehouse, office, or employees in North Carolina if your business operates any of these within the state, you have a physical nexus and must collect sales tax from customers in Wake County.
Economic Nexus: This is based on the volume of sales or number of transactions a business conducts in the state. For instance, if your business exceeds a certain threshold of sales or transactions in North Carolina which is often defined as a specific dollar amount or number of transactions, you establish economic nexus. This means even if you don’t have a physical presence in the state, you are still required to collect sales tax from customers in Wake County.

City Sales Tax Rates in Wake County, NC+

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