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N.C. delays tax filing, but future cuts to personal income taxes a boon for residents

Tax season in North Carolina won’t open until Feb. 28. Changes in the tax law, part of the state’s $25.9 billion spending plan passed last year, have delayed the Department of Revenue from finalizing certain tax forms, the department says. This also includes updates for tax systems and approval of tax preparation software.  “Accurately processing...

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Cooper says he wants budget provisions removed that would curb a governor’s powers

Gov. Roy Cooper wants a provision to curb a governor’s powers removed from state budget plans. Cooper, a Democrat, responding to a question during a press conference Wednesday, Aug. 18, said he plans to talk with Senate leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, as well as House Speaker Tim Moore, R-Cleveland, about his concerns.  “I hope they...

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Lawmakers push bills to free counties from COVID restrictions; statewide bill could come soon

Lawmakers in the General Assembly have filed a series of bills that would exempt counties they represent from some or all of Gov. Roy Cooper’s COVID restrictions. These so-called “local bills” only apply to a small number of counties each. But unlike statewide legislation, these bills don’t require the governor’s signature to become law. Rep....

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