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Ohioworking inNorth Carolina
Standard — file nonresident return if onsite
North Carolina
Work State Tax Rate
Flat 4.25% (2025), 3.99% (2026)
Withholding Starts
Day 1
Law Last Updated
Jan 1, 2026
Employee Obligations (Which Returns YOU Must File)
If you physically work in North Carolina, file a nonresident North Carolina return (tax rate: Flat 4.25% (2025), 3.99% (2026)). Then file your Ohio return and claim the Ohio IT 1040 Schedule of Credits credit so you don't get taxed twice on the same income.
Employer Obligations (What Your Employer Must Withhold & Remit)
Register for withholding and unemployment from day 1. Unemployment applies to the first $31,400 of wages.
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Employee/Individual Tax Source: https://www.ncdor.gov/taxes-forms/individual-income-tax/individual-income-filing-requirements
Employer/Withholding Source: https://www.ncdor.gov/taxes-forms/withholding-tax
Row last reviewed: May 7, 2026Home state credit form: Ohio IT 1040 Schedule of Credits
This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always consult a licensed CPA or tax attorney for your specific situation. All information researched as of March 21, 2026.