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Burke County, North Carolina Sales Tax Rate
| Taxing Jurisdiction | Rate |
|---|---|
| North Carolina State | 4.75% |
| Burke County | 2% |
| Max City / Locality Rate | 0.25% |
| Combined Sales Tax: | 7% |
Components of the 7% Burke County sales tax
The county-level sales tax rate in Burke County is 2%, and all sales in Burke County are also subject to the 4.75% North Carolina sales tax. Cities, towns, and special districts within Burke County collect additional local sales taxes, with a maximum sales tax rate in Burke County of 7%. The total sales tax rates for all nine cities and towns within Burke County are listed in the table below.
| City Name | Tax Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Morganton, NC | 7% | 36,300 |
| Connellys Springs, NC | 7% | 8,200 |
| Valdese, NC | 6.75% | 7,100 |
| Morganton, NC † | 6.75% | 4,000 |
| Hildebran, NC | 7% | 2,400 |
| Drexel, NC † | 6.75% | 2,000 |
| Glen Alpine, NC † | 6.75% | 1,300 |
| Icard, NC | 6.75% | 1,300 |
| Rutherford College, NC † | 6.75% | 1,100 |
Burke County Sales Tax Calculator
Sales Tax:
$7.00
Purchase Price + Tax:
$107.00
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