What is the sales tax rate in Holly Springs, North Carolina?

The combined sales tax rate in Holly Springs, North Carolina is 7.300% as of 2026. This includes the North Carolina state rate of 4.800% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Holly Springs sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 7.300% (or 0.00730) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $7.30 in sales tax.

What is the North Carolina state sales tax rate?

The base North Carolina state sales tax rate is 4.800%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does Holly Springs have a county sales tax?

Holly Springs imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 2.000% on top of the state rate.

When was the Holly Springs sales tax rate last updated?

The Holly Springs sales tax rate was last verified on March 27, 2026. We cross-reference all rates against the official State Department of Revenue data.

Live Data: April 2026

Holly Springs, NC Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Holly Springs, North Carolina is 7.300%.

Combined Rate 7.300%

State4.800% County2.000%

Holly Springs Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
North Carolina State Sales Tax	4.800%
County Sales Tax	2.000%
Special District Tax	0.500%
Total Combined Rate	7.300%

Which County Is Holly Springs In?

Holly Springs falls within Wake, North Carolina. Wake imposes a 2.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the North Carolina state base rate.

Holly Springs ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Holly Springs for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 7.300% combined rate.

27540

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Business Nexus in North Carolina

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into North Carolina from out of state? Once you exceed $100,000 in annual sales or 200 transactions, you must register and collect North Carolina sales tax.

FAQ: Holly Springs Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Holly Springs, North Carolina is 7.300% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 7.300% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $36.50 in sales tax.

Groceries are generally taxable in North Carolina. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.

Vehicle purchases in Holly Springs are subject to the 7.300% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the North Carolina Department of Revenue or DMV.

Register for a sales tax permit through the official North Carolina Department of Revenue website. Registration is typically free and required before collecting any sales tax.

Sales Tax Calculator

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Official Tax Authority

North Carolina Department of Revenue

Filing Deadline: Monthly returns due the 20th of the following month. File via NC eServices.

Visit Official Portal (877) 252-3052