NC Democrats use tax deadline to criticize GOP Gov. McCrory

RALEIGH, NC (AP) — North Carolina Democrats are trying to link Gov. Pat McCrory and his legislative allies to the pain people filing state income tax returns may feel as the April 15 deadline approaches.

Party Chair Patsy Keever and some Democratic legislators held a news conference Tuesday at party headquarters in Raleigh. They blame McCrory for several tax changes they argue hurt middle-class citizens and benefit the wealthy and corporations.

It’s the first deadline for most filers subject to new rules approved by the legislature and signed by McCrory in 2013. The changes have resulted in fewer taxes being taken out of worker paychecks but are also expected to generate smaller refunds and higher final payments.

The state Republican Party says Democrats are using old talking points and ultimately want to raise taxes.

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