H1065

Prepared Foods Sales Tax Modification

Introduced·4/27/26

North Carolina H1065 modifies the sales tax exemption for certain prepared foods.

North Carolina H1065 modifies the sales tax exemption for certain prepared foods by excluding bakery items sold without eating utensils by an artisan bakery and food excluded under G.S. 105-164.4L(a)(2)c. The bill defines "prepared food" as food sold in a heated state or heated by the retailer, or consisting of two or more foods mixed or combined by the retailer. The act becomes effective October 1, 2026, and applies to sales made on or after that date.

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History

Apr 29

House

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 29

House

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

Apr 27

House

Filed