The N.C. Department of Revenue (NCDOR) will begin administering the new Transportation Commerce Tax later this year. The tax will apply to ride services provided by taxis and transportation network companies beginning on July 1, 2025. The tax was passed in Session Law 2023-134.
Additional details about the tax include:
The NCDOR’s website, ncdor.gov, provides registration information, frequently asked questions, and other information about the new tax.

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