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.
The North Carolina state sales tax rate is 4.75%, and the average NC sales tax after local surtaxes is 6.9%. 1  Prescription Drugs are exempt from the North Carolina sales tax.  Counties and cities can charge an additional local sales tax of up to 2.75%, for a maximum possible combined sales tax of 7.5%.
A franchise tax is also assessed on all corporations. The rate is $1.50 per $1,000 of issued and outstanding capital stock, surplus and undivided profits allocable to North Carolina. The minimum franchise tax is $35, if the LLC elects to be treated as a corporation for tax purposes.