North Carolina

31st

highest in the U.S.

14.33%
combined wireless tax rate

Comparative Tax Rate – Wireless vs. Other Goods (%)

Wireless taxes and fees are double the sales tax for other goods and services.

Why so much?

Tax / Charge Tax %
State sales tax 4.75%
Local sales tax 2.25%
Wireless 911 1.28%
TRS charge 0.23%
Universal Service Fund (Federal) 5.82%
TOTAL TRANSACTION TAX 14.33%

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Source: Wireless Taxes and Fees Continue Growth Trend by Scott Mackey.