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Social Security benefits in North Carolina

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Is Social Security Taxed in North Carolina?

Short answer: No. North Carolina deducts the full federally taxable amount of Social Security and Railroad Retirement Act benefits on Schedule S.

Federally, up to 85% of benefits can be taxable depending on your combined income (IRS Pub 915); that part doesn't change by state.

Records to keep: Keep your state return, W-2s and 1099s (1099-R, SSA-1099), and any state credit worksheets. Check your state revenue department's current-year instructions before you file.