Definition of alternative medicine. : any of various systems of healing or treating disease (such as chiropractic, homeopathy, or faith healing) not included in the traditional medical curricula of the U.S. and Britain.
Preparing your download. North Carolina Tax Rates. The North Carolina (NC) state sales tax rate is currently 4.75%. Depending on local municipalities, the total tax rate can be as high as 7.5%. County and local taxes in most areas bring the sales tax rate to 6.75% â 7% in most counties but some can be as high as 7.5%.
Of the 41 states, plus the District of Columbia, that have an income tax, eight have a flat tax, which imposes a single rate on all residents regardless of income. North Carolina is the newest convert to the flat tax, which kicks in this year; the state's flat income tax rate is 5.8% for 2014 and drops to 5.75% for 2015 and beyond. The other 33 states, plus the District, impose graduated tax rates, which tax households with higher incomes at a higher rate.