Charlotte Auto Fee Reduction Application
This form can be used by qualifying taxpayers to receive a $15.00 refund of the $30.00 Charlotte Auto Fee. In order to qualify, a taxpayer must must be 65 years of age or older in the month in which the automobile registration expires and have a disposable income that does not exceed twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) effective November 2008. Disposable income includes all monies received from Social Security, retirement income, dividends, etc. for the prior year. The form must be filed within 30 days from the tax bill due date. Contact the Tax Customer Service Center at 704-336-4600 or via e-mail at taxmeck@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov should you have any questions.
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Privilege/Business License Application
A Privilege/Business License application must be completed by anyone doing business in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County unless exempted by North Carolina or Federal law. This license must be renewed annually. Please contact the Business Tax Collections Office by telephone at 704-336-6315 or via e-mail at taxbusiness@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov should you have any questions.
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Gross Receipts Tax Instructions
Figuring out how to fill out your Gross Receipts Tax amount due for your Privilege/Business License application can be a daunting task. Take a look at these instructions and it's a piece of cake. Please contact the Business Tax Collections Office by telephone at 704-336-6315 or via e-mail at taxbusiness@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov if you should have any questions.
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Offices to Contact when Starting a New Business
This list is a resource guide to help those who are starting a new business. It is important that business owners comply with all governmental regulations for opening and operating a business. Please contact the Business Tax Collections Office by telephone at 704-336-6315 or via e-mail at taxbusiness@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov should you have any questions.
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Homestead Exclusion Application (Elderly and Disabled)
North Carolina excludes from real property taxes the greater of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) or fifty percent (50%) of the appraised value of a permanent residence owned and occupied by a qualifying owner. A qualifying owner is an owner who meets all of the following requirements as of January 1st preceding the taxable year for which the benefit is claimed and:
- Is at least 65 years of age or totally and permanently disabled.
- Effective January 1, 2009, income for the preceding calendar year (2008) of not more than twenty five thousand, six hundred dollars ($25,600).
- Is a North Carolina resident.
The Application for Homestead Exclusion for the (Elderly and Disabled) must be completed in full and returned to the Tax Office with substantiating documentation by June 1st. For further information, please contact the Individual Personal Property Division at 704-336-6394.
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Privilege/Business License Tax Partial Listing
This is a partial listing of Privilege/Business License categories. Businesses in these categories are required to purchase an annual license. Please contact the Business Tax Collections Office by telephone at 704-336-6315 or via e-mail at taxbusiness@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov should you have any questions.
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Combined 8.25% State Sales, Local Sales and Use, and Prepared Food and Beverage Tax
Please select the dollar range you are interested in from the list below.
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Prepared Food & Beverage Tax Return
The Prepared Food & Beverage Tax Return is remitted monthly by retailers who make food or beverages available for immediate human consumption. Please contact the Business Tax Collections Office by telephone at 704-336-6315 or via e-mail at taxbusiness@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov should you have any questions.
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Property Tax Brochures
Our tax brochures provide a wealth of critical information regarding real estate and personal property tax bills. These brochures offer an overview of the various tax rates levied within Mecklenburg County, information on how the money is spent, and other important tax information. Please contact the Tax Customer Service Center by telephone at 704-336-4600 or via e-mail at taxmeck@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov should you have any questions.
The following tax brochures are PDF's and require Adobe Acrobat to read. They also open in a new window:
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Room Occupancy Tax Return
The Room Occupancy Tax Return is remitted monthly by those who rent rooms, lodging, or provides accommodation furnished by a hotel, motel, inn, tourist camp, or similar place in Mecklenburg County. Please contact the Business Tax Collections Office by telephone at 704-336-6315 or via e-mail at taxbusiness@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov should you have any questions.
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Vehicle Rental Tax Return
The Vehicle Rental Tax Return is remitted monthly by those engaged in leasing or renting vehicles to the public on a short-term basis. Please contact the Business Tax Collections Office by telephone at 704-336-6315 or via e-mail at taxbusiness@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov with any questions.
