INSTRUCTIONS: NORTH CAROLINA INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURN (Form D-400) AND NORTH CAROLINA INDIVIDUAL TAX CREDITS (Form D-400TC)

Individual income tax in North Carolina is filed using a form D-400. This article discusses this form and form D-400TC, which documents tax credits being claimed. This forms can be found bundled on in one packet on the website of the North Carolina Department of Revenue.

North Carolina Individual Income Tax Return D-400/North Carolina Individual Tax Credits D-400TC Step 1: Enter the beginning and ending dates of your fiscal year if not filing for the calendar year pre-printed on your form.

North Carolina Individual Income Tax Return D-400/North Carolina Individual Tax Credits D-400TC Step 2: Provide your Social Security number and that of your spouse if married.

North Carolina Individual Income Tax Return D-400/North Carolina Individual Tax Credits D-400TC Step 3: Enter your name and address. If filing jointly, you must include your spouse's name as well.

North Carolina Individual Income Tax Return D-400/North Carolina Individual Tax Credits D-400TC Step 4: Four boxes have questions which must be answered by filling in the applicable circles.

North Carolina Individual Income Tax Return D-400/North Carolina Individual Tax Credits D-400TC Step 5: Enter your federal adjusted gross income where indicated.

North Carolina Individual Income Tax Return D-400/North Carolina Individual Tax Credits D-400TC Step 6; Answer both questions about your residency status and that of your spouse by filling in the appropriate ovals.

North Carolina Individual Income Tax Return D-400/North Carolina Individual Tax Credits D-400TC Step 7: Answer questions 1 through 10 as directed. To complete line 7, you will need to complete lines 33 through through 43 on the third page first. To complete line 9, you will need to complete lines 44 through 53 on the third page first.

North Carolina Individual Income Tax Return D-400/North Carolina Individual Tax Credits D-400TC Step 8: On page 2, complete lines 11 through 32 as directed. To complete line 12, part-year residents and non-residents will need to complete lines 54 through 56 on page 4 first.

North Carolina Individual Income Tax Return D-400/North Carolina Individual Tax Credits D-400TC Step 9: On the fourth page, provide your signature and the date. If filing jointly, your spouse should do the same.