North Carolina Administrative Code Title 17 — Revenue
17 NCAC 07B .1302 — In-State Deliveries
Pursuant to G.S. 105-164.4, the sales price of items, as the term item is defined in G.S. 105-164.3, sold at retail that are delivered to a purchaser or the purchaser's agent in this State are subject to sales and use tax. Tax is due even if the purchaser or the purchaser's agent may subsequently transport, or employ someone else to transport the item out of this State.
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