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Taxes

Tax Forms, Information, and Help

IRS

Download federal tax forms, find information about federal taxes, or pay your taxes online on the IRS website.

NC Department of Revenue

Download state tax forms and find information about North Carolina taxes from the NC Department of Revenue (NCDOR).

Pender County Tax Assessing and Collections

The Pender County Tax Assessment office keeps track of ownership changes, maintains maps of parcel boundaries, keeps descriptions of building and property characteristics up to date, keeps track of individuals and properties eligible for exemptions and other forms of property tax relief.

The Pender County Tax Collections office is responsible for the collection of all property taxes levied by Pender County and the municipalities of Burgaw, Watha, St. Helena and Atkinson. The Towns of Surf City and Topsail Beach bill and collect their own Real and Personal taxes which are due September 1.

Free Tax Return Preparation for Qualifying Taxpayers

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $56,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.

Find VITA tax help locations

The Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program offers free tax help for all taxpayers, particularly those who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. The IRS-certified volunteers who provide tax counseling are often retired individuals associated with non-profit organizations that receive grants from the IRS.

Find TCE tax help locations
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