Get those calculators out and receipts ready—tax season is officially upon us, folks. The N.C. Department of Revenue, in tandem with the Internal Revenue Service, opened its doors to the 2026 individual income tax filing season, kicking off the process of accepting returns for the 2025 fiscal year. As reported by NCDOR, North Carolinians who tackle their taxes electronically will start receiving acknowledgments post haste.
Timing is everything—or so they say—and for those calendar year taxpayers, the clock ticks towards an April 15 deadline. The Department is nudging eligible taxpayers towards the electronic route, touting its benefits: a trifecta combo of security, convenience, and speed. Those looking for some savings while settling their dues with Uncle Sam can check out free or low-cost options for e-filing on the NCDOR's website.
While the NCDOR has indeed opened the floodgates for returns, patience is a virtue here; the Department needs time for the processing of these forms to weed out the nefarious—think identity theft and refund fraud. Once they've navigated through that minefield, taxpayers can track their refund status using the "Where's My Refund" tool, available on the official website. Stay tuned for updates on this service come March, promises the NCDOR.
