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Moore County Tax Rate Information
Of course tax laws and rates are constantly changing. The official website for Moore County Government is a terrific resource for both current residents and prospective residents of the Sandhills region of North Carolina to keep up to date. When you click on the link below, a new window will open up and take you directly to a tax rate chart which you can either view on screen or download and print. You may close that window at any time without losing your place here.
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Sales Taxes
State Sales Tax: 7.0%; Some county taxes can increase the total to 7.5%.
Gasoline Tax: 31.5 cents/gallon
Diesel Fuel Tax: 31.5 cents/gallon
Gasohol Tax: 31.5 cents/gallon
Gasoline Tax: 31.5 cents/gallon
Diesel Fuel Tax: 31.5 cents/gallon
Gasohol Tax: 31.5 cents/gallon
Personal Income Taxes
| Tax Rate Range: | Low - 6.0%; High - 8.25% |
| Income Brackets: | Lowest - $12,750; Highest - $120,000 |
| Number of Brackets: | 4 |
| Personal Exemptions: |
Single - $1,050
Married - $2,100
Dependents - $1,050 |
| Standard Deduction: | Single - $3,750 |
| Medical/Dental Deduction: | Federal amount |
| Federal Income Tax Deduction: | None |
Retirement Income Taxes:
Social Security is exempt.
At least $4,000 in exclusions for federal, state and local pensions (depending on dates and length of service); up to $2,000 exemption for qualified private pensions, including IRAs. Out-of-state government pensions also qualify for the $4,000 exemption. Military retirees with at least 5 years of creditable service as of August 12, 1989, will be permanently exempt from state income tax on their retired/retainer pay.
Retired Military Pay: If an individual had five years of creditable service as of August 12, 1989, all military retired pay is exempt from taxes. Otherwise, a deduction of up to $4,000 is allowed for military pay or survivor's benefits.
Military Disability Retired Pay:
Disability Portion - Length of Service Pay; Member on September 24, 1975 - No tax; Not Member on September 24, 1975 - Taxed, unless combat incurred. Retired Pay - Based solely on disability: Member on September 24, 1975 - No tax; Not Member on September 24, 1975 - Taxed, unless all pay based on disability and disability resulted from armed conflict, extra-hazardous service, simulated war, or an instrumentality of war.
VA Disability Dependency and Indemnity Compensation: Not subject to federal or state taxes
Military SBP/SSBP/RCSBP/RSFPP: Generally subject to state taxes for those states with income tax. Check with state department of revenue office.
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Taxes by State
Property Taxes
All property, real and personal, is subject to taxation and is assessed based on 100% of appraised value. Taxes are collected by cities and counties. Under the homestead exemption, homeowners 65 and older whose household income is $18,500 or less, $20,000 or 50% (whichever is greater) of the appraised value of the property is exempt from taxes. Call (919) 733-7711 for details.
Inheritance and Estate Taxes
There is no inheritance tax and the estate tax is related to federal estate tax collection.