Taxes in North Carolina generally have the following due dates for 2025:
- For federal income taxes, due to extended IRS relief for Hurricane Helene, North Carolina taxpayers have until September 25, 2025, to file and pay their federal taxes for tax year 2024. This replaces the usual April 15 deadline.
- For North Carolina state income taxes, the regular filing deadline is April 15, 2025, but extensions are possible.
- Property taxes in North Carolina are due on September 1, 2025. Taxes must be paid by January 5, 2026, to avoid interest penalties.
- Interest on delinquent property taxes begins accruing after January 5, 2026.
- Motor vehicle property taxes are collected at the time of vehicle registration or renewal.
Highlights of the 2025 due dates for North Carolina residents are:
Tax Type| Due Date| Notes
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Federal Income Taxes| September 25, 2025| Extended due to Hurricane Helene
disaster relief; payment also due by this date
North Carolina State Income Taxes| April 15, 2025| Regular deadline;
extensions possible
Property Taxes| September 1, 2025| Must be paid by January 5, 2026 to avoid
interest
Motor Vehicle Property Taxes| Upon vehicle registration/renewal| Collected
with vehicle registration fees
The IRS notes that while filing can be extended, tax payments for federal taxes affected by Hurricane Helene are still due by September 25, 2025. Property taxes for real estate and personal property (other than motor vehicles) follow the state due and delinquency rules. This information reflects specific disaster relief extensions and the standard state deadlines for 2025 in North Carolina.
