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Back-to-school sales set to climb across NC

NC Retail Merchants & App State forecast $84.5B in 2025 back-to-school sales, up 4.3% from $81.1B last year.

Sales tax holiday could return to NC, but who really benefits?

As North Carolina lawmakers consider bringing back the state’s back-to-school sales tax holiday starting in 2026 as a savings benefit to families, critics warn the tax break may be more alluring than substantial, offering political appeal but limited economic impact. The North Carolina House’s budget proposal would revive the once-popular initiative that gives families a...

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Back-to-school sales set to climb across NC

Sales tax holiday could return to NC, but who really benefits?

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