Transportation commerce tax goes into effect on July 1st

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — The N.C. Department of Revenue will begin administering the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year.

The tax will apply to ride services provided by taxis and transportation network companies beginning on July 1, 2025.

• Taxpayers (taxis or transportation network companies) will collect the tax from their customers beginning on July 1, 2025.
• Taxpayers must file Transportation Commerce Tax returns and pay the taxes directly to the NCDOR.
• Taxpayers must register with the NCDOR prior to July 1, 2025. They can find registration information at ncdor.gov
• The tax rates are 1.5 percent of the gross receipts for exclusive-ride service and 1.0 percent of the gross receipts for shared-ride service.