H1032

Repeal Two Percent Local Grocery Tax

Introduced·4/21/26

North Carolina H1032 repeals the two percent local grocery tax.

North Carolina H1032 repeals the two percent local grocery tax, eliminating the additional tax on groceries. The bill modifies the sales tax provisions to exclude food from the local sales and use tax, aligning the tax treatment of food with the state sales tax. The changes apply to sales made on or after October 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce and Economic Development Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Apr 22

House

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 22

House

Ref to the Com on Commerce and Economic Development, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Apr 21

House

Filed