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North Carolina voters cap income tax at 3.5%, approve property tax limits

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North Carolina voters have approved a constitutional amendment to cap the state's income tax rate at 3.5%, a move championed by Republicans to protect taxpayers from future increases. This amendment replaces a previous 7% cap and comes as concerns over the cost of living, particularly housing affordability, are high among voters. A separate amendment regarding property taxes, aimed at limiting local government revenue growth, also had Republican support but faced opposition from groups concerned about service cuts and disproportionate benefits to corporations. AI

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North Carolina voters cap income tax at 3.5%, approve property tax limits

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez ·

    North Carolina voters approve tax limits on income and property as cost of living tops voters’ worries

    Opponents said a voter-approved constitutional amendment could result in limited tax relief for homeowners and big savings for corporations.

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