Differentiation will be defined as a process in which new entities emerge in a system. (in our case: a system of higher education). This definition is partly in line with. Smelser (1959) who describes differentiation as a process whereby a social unit. changes into two or more other units.
North Carolina does not allow local jurisdictions like cities or counties to collect a local sales tax. The North Carolina state sales tax of 4.75% is applicable statewide. You can view the sales tax rates for various cities in North Carolina here.
Highway Use Tax. North Carolina collects a Highway Use Tax (HUT) on vehicles instead of a state sales tax. The tax is assessed each time a title is transferred. Money that is collected for the Highway Use Tax goes to the NC Highway Trust Fund and the State's General Fund. That money is then used to improve the roads of North Carolina.