NC Budget & Tax Center

Some NC families are facing water bills as high as $400/mo under private utility companies. A property tax limit could leave more towns struggling to maintain their water systems, making private companies one of their few remaining options. www.charlotteobserve...

The income tax amendment will lock in low taxes for millionaires and corporations, while shifting higher costs onto regular families. Take the sales tax as just one example.

NC's income tax cuts for the wealthy have hurt our public schools: As tax rates plummeted, so did public school funding effort. The income tax amendment would lock in this harm for generations. ncbudget.org/tax-cut...

Want to understand the harm that the income tax amendment and property tax amendment could cause in YOUR county? Use our dashboard to understand key local costs, key revenue sources, and what's at risk in your community.

Income tax cuts for the rich mean higher costs for the rest of us: Higher sales taxes, new transportation tolls, higher co-pays at the doctor's office, higher college tuition, and more.

NC is wealthy enough to raise teacher pay AND per-pupil spending to the national average. But a lower cap on the income tax would make it much harder for NC's public school funding to catch up to other states.

Limitar los ingresos por impuestos sobre la propiedad en la Constitución estatal es un mal acuerdo para los habitantes de Carolina del Norte.

The income tax cap amendment could hit rural counties especially hard. That's only one of the many reasons it's a bad deal for NC.

North Carolina’s counties, cities, and towns are already under strain because of state and federal cuts. The property tax amendment would make things even worse.

Without adequate state and federal support, Western NC still has huge unmet recovery needs. Limiting income and property tax in our state constitution would make recovery from future natural disasters even more difficult.

Small businesses won't benefit if income taxes are capped in our state constitution -- but they will be harmed when the state can fund the infrastructure, childcare, and workforce supports that businesses depend on.

Property tax limits are another way for state lawmakers out of touch with local priorities to restrict communities’ freedom to make their own funding decisions.

The income tax amendment won't cut anyone's taxes, but it will lock North Carolina into an upside-down tax code that benefits the super-rich and highly profitable corporations.

OCT 22 New state data is updated on our labor market page! Check it out here:

See how much school funding could increase in YOUR county if NC reversed just some of the tax cuts that millionaires and corporations have received. And bear in mind that the income tax amendment would make this policy choice unconstitutional.

Everyone – Black, brown, and white – should have the opportunity to thrive. But the income tax amendment disproportionately benefits white taxpayers, while reducing the investments that help all of us succeed. ncbudget.org/tax-ame...

North Carolinians should vote AGAINST all three amendments this November. Our state constitution shouldn’t be used to guarantee that the wealthiest few and profitable corporations never have to contribute what they owe through taxes.

An NC town is expected to shut down because its revenue hasn't been able to keep up with its aging water infrastructure. A property tax limit could make it even harder for communities to ensure residents have access to clean water.

Public schools and universities, transportation, and broadband are critical infrastructure for NC businesses. The income and property tax amendments would put NC's ability to fund them at risk.

Our property tax dollars fund key emergency services, like police and firefighters. Learn how the property tax amendment would block funding needed to keep communities safe.

North Carolinians should vote AGAINST all three amendments this November. Our state constitution shouldn’t be used to guarantee that the wealthiest few and profitable corporations never have to contribute what they owe through taxes! Learn more in our amendments page! - ncbudget.org/amendme...

The ability to fund our future is on the ballot in NC this year. From constitutional amendments to questions for candidates, our voter guide has you covered. ncbudget.org/vote2026/

It would take $3B to make NC teacher pay competitive with neighboring states. The Fair Share for Public Schools & Kids Over Corporations Acts could raise that much every year by asking corporations to pay what they owe. But the income tax cap makes both unconstitutional.

Did you know that 9 out of every 10 dollars in corporate income tax cuts go to people who don't even live in NC, mainly corporate shareholders and executives? Learn more of the impacts of the tax amendments here:

Here's a fact: By raising income taxes on millionaires and corporations, NC could provide teachers with raises ranging from 15 percent to 29 percent in each county. But the income tax amendment on the ballot this November would make that option unconstitutional.

The gas tax holiday is another empty promise from legislative leaders, much like the tax amendments on the ballot in November. Working families deserve real, lasting solutions -- not political gimmicks.

Did you know the income tax amendment would lock in super-low taxes for profitable corporations, while our teachers are underpaid? Learn more here:

The tax amendments on your ballot will not help us, North Carolina. Instead, it will mean corporations, millionaires and billionaires won’t pay what they owe. Learn more in our 2026 voter guide! ncbudget.org/vote2026/

Think these tax amendments are meant to make our lives more affordable, North Carolina? Not unless you're a multi-million dollar corporation or make over a million dollars a year! Learn more about the impact of the tax amendments on this year's ballot: ncbudget.org/amendments

The income tax amendment would cap income taxes for millionaires and corporations. When the state still needs to pay the bills, regular families could be hit with a higher sales tax.

Strong infrastructure is key for a successful business climate. But limiting revenue in our state constitution means NC could fall further behind on addressing big capital costs.

Nearly 1 in 3 NCians have put major life decisions on hold due to rising home insurance costs. The proposed property tax limit won't fix this affordability crisis. Instead, it could push local gov to raise other taxes and fees to make up for lost revenue. www.nytimes.com/2026...

Which of these costs have hit YOUR budget? The income tax amendment is bad news for us since they'll lock in tax cuts for millionaires and corporations AND raise costs for basic needs for the rest of us.

The income tax amendment will raise costs for NC families. How do we know? We kept the receipts on the impact of endless tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy few.

State budget choices are shifting education costs onto counties. At the same time, legislative leaders are pushing constitutional amendments that would block much-needed funding for public schools.

Legislative leaders decided to make NC counties foot the bill for new #SNAP food assistance costs, all while pushing constitutional amendments that will limit two key sources of state and local revenue. #SaveSNAP ncbudget.org/state-l...

Who can you trust to invest your tax dollars toward the things you care about? What’s going on with these tax amendments on this year’s ballot? Our 2026 Election Guide has all the resources and questions you need know! ncbudget.org/vote2026/

What is the future of school funding in our state if the tax amendments on this year's ballot pass? Alexandra Sirota, executive director of BTC, talks with other policy leaders about two hot topics in North Carolina at the moment: weighted student funding and tax amendments.

Early voting starts in less than one week, so do you know what's going on with these amendments? The NC Budget & Tax Center is hosting a webinar on Thursday, October 15 at 6:00pm to share the most important facts you need to know about the amendments that are on our ballot. ncbudget.org/webinar/

Suspending the gas tax or taking another temporary measure aimed at lowering gas prices is another empty promise. It would give major breaks to oil companies and motor fuel dealers — not provide relief to North Carolinians struggling with higher costs.

NCDOT estimates that suspending the gas tax for 30 days could cost us $225 MILLION in revenue. This gimmick would mostly benefit fuel companies & large commercial fuel users while draining dollars needed to repair the roads we rely on everyday.

Statement on Gas Tax Gimmick from Alexandra Sirota, Executive Director of the NC Budget & Tax Center: ncbudget.org/stateme... @ncpol #ncga

This election season, North Carolinians have an opportunity to amplify what we want for our communities. Learn more on what you need to know about this year’s ballot: ncbudget.org/vote2026/

Gov. Josh Stein spoke out against NC’s proposed income tax cap amendment: “It will not put any more money in anyone’s pockets. But what it will do is make regular people pay the consequences of it next year and years into the future.” Read more:

Former Gov. Roy Cooper is urging North Carolinians to look closely at the misleading tax amendments on Nov's ballot. “I think people need to look carefully at these amendments because they’re mostly protection for millionaires,” Cooper said. Read more:

Two years after Helene, Western North Carolina is still waiting for resources needed to fully recover. Analyst Alex Campbell joined 97.9 The Hill to talk about where recovery funding has fallen short and what NC's choices could mean for future recovery.

Capping income taxes for millionaires and corporations could lead to a huge sales tax increase for working families. Read more in our new analysis: ncbudget.org/capping...

The proposed property tax levy limit amendment would reduce local revenue statewide by at least $950 MILLION! That’s almost enough $$$ to fund: 📚All NC local libraries 🚌All NC public bus services 🧑‍🏫6,250 school teaching positions

NC could raise $3 billion a year for public schools by asking millionaires and corporations to pay more. But the income tax cap amendment would limit the state’s ability to do that. Our new research shows what this would mean in your county: