Users' questions

Why would NC Department of Revenue send a letter?

Why would NC Department of Revenue send a letter?

Notices are sent out when the department determines taxpayers owe taxes to the State that have not been paid for a number of reasons.

Why is NC State Refund taking so long?

Due to enhanced identity theft protection measures, some refunds may take longer than normal, which is 6 weeks for electronically filed returns and 12 weeks for paper returns.

How long does NC have to collect back taxes?

In general, the statute of limitations for obtaining a refund of an overpayment is the later of three years after the due date of the return or two years after payment of the tax.

What does NC Department of Revenue do?

The North Carolina Department of Revenue is a cabinet-level executive agency charged with administering tax laws and collecting taxes on behalf of the people of the State.

Has NC start processing tax returns?

The North Carolina Department of Revenue has officially opened the 2020 individual income tax filing season and begun accepting and processing individual income tax returns effective Feb. 12. Note: taxpayers must start at the agency website, www.ncdor.gov, to file their taxes electronically.

Can I sue for tax refund?

Generally, if you fully paid the tax and the IRS denies your tax refund claim, or if the IRS takes no action on the claim within six months, then you may file a refund suit. You can file a suit in a United States District Court or the United States Court of Federal Claims.

What does the Department of revenue in NC do?

To fund public services benefiting the people of North Carolina, the NC Department of Revenue administers the tax laws and collects the taxes due in an impartial, consistent, secure, and efficient manner.

What happens to my tax return in NC?

If the Department examines your return, the Department may ask you to provide information to verify items on your return. You are entitled to a fair examination and an explanation of any changes the Department proposes to your return. Examinations do not necessarily mean you owe additional taxes.

How does ncdor process your state tax return?

We will return your State tax return for you to complete using the correct form type before we can process your return. View example of form types. Your return was missing information or incomplete. Sometimes returns are missing information such as signatures, ID numbers, bank account information, W-2s, or 1099s.

What does federal offset mean in North Carolina?

A Federal Offset is the forwarding of any or all of a taxpayer’s Federal income tax refund to the North Carolina Department of Revenue to satisfy an outstanding liability.

To fund public services benefiting the people of North Carolina, the NC Department of Revenue administers the tax laws and collects the taxes due in an impartial, consistent, secure, and efficient manner.

How to get a tax refund in NC?

The taxpayer must complete IRS Form 8379 from the IRS website, call the IRS at 1-800-829-3676 or visit their local IRS office. I have been notified by a tax preparer that I cannot have a Refund Anticipation Loan because the NC Department of Revenue has a claim against my federal refund. What action should I take?

How much is unclaimed money in North Carolina?

The N.C. Department of State Treasurer is holding more than $900 million in unclaimed cash. The state receives the money when businesses, banks and government agencies fail to locate the rightful owners. LM Otero AP

What happens if you fail to pay taxes in NC?

If you willfully fail to pay the tax, you may be subject to criminal charges. If the Department believes that you owe tax and collecting that tax is in jeopardy, the Department can immediately assess and collect the tax.