State Tax Day - Current, S.19, North Carolina—Multiple Taxes: Governor's Recommended Budget Includes Targeted Tax Relief, (Apr 23, 2026)
On April 21, 2026, Gov. Josh Stein announced his recommended budget for fiscal year 2026-2027. The recommended budget includes:
targeted tax relief through the enactment of a Working Families Tax Credit for low- and moderate-income households, and a refundable Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit to offset child care costs;
the restoration of the back-to-school sales tax holiday;
an increase in the standard personal income tax deduction; and
a freeze on current personal and corporate income tax rates.
Press Release, Office of North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, April 21, 2026; Keeping North Carolina Strong, Governor Josh Stein’s Recommended Budget 2026-27, Office of the Governor, April 2026