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New Poll: North Carolinians want lawmakers to fund families’ priorities, not more tax breaks for the wealthy
Majority say the economy is moving in the wrong direction, state policies benefit the wealthy, and tax cuts have not delivered for everyday people RALEIGH — A new poll finds that North Carolinians believe the state’s economy is moving in the wrong direction for everyday people and that state economic policies are more likely to…
House Bill 1179: Senior Property Tax Relief Modernization Act
An act to expand property tax relief and fair appraisals Link to HB 1179, filed April 30,2026 Download a PDF of this brief HB 1179 Summary: Adjusts income eligibility for property tax relief and improves the appraisal process to promote equity; establishes a mechanism for local governments to receive reimbursement from the state for the…
House Bill 1181: Property Tax Modifications
Various changes that will increase the fairness of property taxes and close loopholes in real estate transfer tax Link to HB 1181, filed April 30, 2026 Download a PDF of this brief HB 1181 Summary: Modifies the Homestead Circuit Breaker, which currently allows qualifying low-income seniors and disabled homeowners to defer some of their property taxes…
Tax bills that moved this week will block progress on affordability for families into the future
With the legislative session in full swing and a bad budget deal announced last week, the legislative proposals that gain approval this session will shape our everyday experiences and future possibilities for our families, neighbors and communities. We have reviewed the fast-moving tax bills, as well as important tax bills that should move. Today we…
House Bill 1089: Const. Amend. Property Tax Levy Limit
Locks in property tax limits that harm local services Link to HB 1089, filed April 28, 2026 Download a PDF of this brief HB 1089 Summary: Puts a constitutional amendment on the November 2026 general election ballot. The amendment would require the NC General Assembly (NCGA) to create a property tax “levy limit,” a.k.a. cap,…
Senate Bill 1080: Lower Taxes for All NC
A constitutional change to the income tax cap from 7% to 3.5% Link to SB 1080, filed May 13, 2026 Download a PDF of this brief SB 1080 Summary: This legislation proposes a constitutional amendment on the November ballot asking voters to approve a 3.5% income tax cap, down from the current 7%, that locks…
House Bill 1073 / Senate Bill 1016: Fair Share for Public Schools Act
Less than 1% of North Carolinians can fund $1 billion for 1.5 million public school children in NC Link to HB 1073 / SB 1016, filed April 28, 2026 Download a PDF of this brief HB 1073 / SB 1016 Summary: This bill creates a 7% personal income tax rate on income over $1 million and…
House Bill 1082: Tax Relief for Working Families Act
Helps workers and their families afford the basics Link to HB 1082 / SB 942, filed April 28, 2026 Download a PDF of this brief HB 1082 Summary: This is the refiling of a 2025 bill (same name) that proposes a fully refundable state-level Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) at a value of 20% of…
Statement on NC House passage of Constitutional Amendments in Bad Budget Deal
From Alexandra Sirota, Executive Director of the NC Budget & Tax Center: Lawmakers are advancing constitutional amendments that would lock North Carolina into an economy designed to benefit wealthy households and profitable corporations while making it harder for everyone else to afford life, build security, and get ahead. These amendments are part of a bad…
