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The North Carolina Retail Merchants Association (NCRMA) is the leading advocate and business resource dedicated to promoting a positive legislative and regulatory environment for the retail industry - enhancing members' opportunities for success. We invite you to learn more about who we are.

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Retail University - FREE Webinar Series for NCRMA Members Mark Your Calendar! Retail University Webinar series is designed for members only and and is brought to you by NCRMA in conjunction with the Council of State Retail Asociations. The second webinar will be held on Wednesday May 23 titled, "Give Your Customers Red Carpet Treatment: Customer Service Strategies That Will Make Shoppers Return Again and Again." Click here to read more and sign up today!		NLRB Update Federal Court Strikes Down NLRB "Quickie Union Election Rule." A Win-Win for Employers and Employees. Click here for full story

	North Carolina Get Your Business Online At NCRMA, we believe the web is an essential platform for all of our members to sustain and grow your business. That's why we've joined "North Carolina Get Your Business Online" a Goggle-led program that provides the tools and resources for North Carolina businesses to get online, and succeed online.
Four North Carolina Counties will increase Sales Taxes Effective April 1, 2012 Buncombe County: The Local Sales and Use Tax Rate will increase by an additional 0.25% from 2% to 2.25%, increasing the combined state and local rate from 6.75% to 7%. Durham County: The Local Sales and Use Tax Rate will increase by an additional 0.25% from 2% to 2.25%, increasing the combined state and local rate for Durham County from 6.75% to 7%. Durham County voters also gave authority for an additional 0.5% increase to go toward transit needs, however, the County Commissioners have not yet enacted this additional increase. Montgomery County: The Local Sales and Use Tax Rate will increase by an additional 0.25% from 2% to 2.25%, increasing the combined state and local rate from 6.75% to 7%. This tax increase is scheduled to sunset after 10 years. Orange County: The Local Sales and Use Tax Rate will increase by an additional 0.25% from 2% to 2.25%, increasing the combined state and local rate for Orange County from 6.75% to 7%. Halifax County Reminder - Effective January 1, 2012: The Local Sales and Use Tax Rate increased by an additional 0.25% from 2% to 2.25%. Therefore, on January 1 the combined state and local rate increased from 6.75% to 7%. The food sales tax rate remains at 2% and is not subject to the additional .25% increase. For more detailed information, follow this link to the NC Department of Revenue Sales & Use Tax Bulletin: http://www.dornc.com/taxes/sales/impnotice1011_2.pdf Updated Chart for all sales taxes effective January 1, 2012: http://www.dornc.com/taxes/sales/salesrates_1-12.html
Employee Break Room Posters Many retail industry employees and customers may not be taking advantage of a great opportunity to get extra money back from their taxes. Many people fail to file for these credits because they don't know they exist! NCRMA staff has worked with various state agencies and EITC Carolinas to develop posters promoting these programs. The group of posters (available in both English and Spanish) can be: E-mailed to employees; Posted in the Employee Break Room; Included with employee pay stubs or with the W-2 form; or Posted on your Customer Bulletin Board. Click on the links below to download free copies of: Tax Refund Posters (NC) include: Earned Income Tax Credit Child Tax Credit Child or Dependent Care Expense, and How to Obtain Free Tax Preparation Complete Set available in English AND Spanish Food Stamp Eligibility (NC): Poster Available in English AND Spanish

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