2024 North Carolina Form D-400

What Is North Carolina Form D-400?

North Carolina Form D-400 is used by all individuals, including full-year, part-year, and nonresidents, to file their state income tax returns. The purpose of NC Form D-400 is to calculate how much income tax you owe the state. There is no short form D-400 filing option. Part-year and nonresident filers will complete North Carolina Form D-400 and attach Schedule PN.

Read the What Form Should I File section of the NC Form D-400 instructions book to help determine if you should file as a resident, part-year resident, or nonresident for tax year 2024. That section of the instructions booklet also highlights the available schedules and worksheets for tax year 2024.

Who Must File North Carolina Form D-400?

You must file a North Carolina tax return if your gross income exceeds the minimum specified for your filing status. For tax year 2024, Single full-year residents must file if their gross income is $12,750 or more. Married full-year residents must file if their gross income is $25,500 or more. Part-year and nonresident filers may need to adjust and prorate these amounts. See the NC Form D-400 instructions for more details.

Gross income means all income before deducting expenses that are reportable to the state of North Carolina. Even if your gross income is below the amount specified for your filing status, you may still want to file a North Carolina tax return. For example, you may receive a refund for the state tax amount shown on your North Carolina W-2. You may also be eligible for any North Carolina earned income credit or other low-income related credits.

Read the Filing Requirements section of the North Carolina D-400 instructions book to help determine if you should file a state income tax return for tax year 2024.

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How To Check The Status Of A North Carolina Tax Return?

To check the status of your North Carolina D-400 income tax return online, visit the North Carolina Department of Revenue website and use their Where's My Refund service. North Carolina Department of Revenue states on their website that the average refund issuing time is approximately six weeks from when the return enters their system. Expect a longer processing time during peak periods.

To check the status of your North Carolina income tax return for 2024, you will need the following information:

• Social Security Number
• Refund Amount

The requested information must match what was submitted on your 2024 North Carolina Form D-400. To check prior year returns, you will need to contact the North Carolina Department of Revenue service center by phone, email, or mail.

To contact the North Carolina Department of Revenue service center by phone or email, use the check your refund status link above. Alternatively, read or print the 2024 North Carolina Form D-400 instructions to obtain the proper phone number and mailing address.

Last updated: January 10, 2025

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