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%.
Home Â» Economic Development Â» Research Reports Â» Taxes. North Carolinaâs corporate income tax rate is 4%. North Carolinaâs sales tax rate is 4.75% and with local taxes, the total sales tax rate for Buncombe County is 7% (Haywood County 7%, Henderson County 6.75%, and Madison County 6.75%). For more information visit the N.C. Department of Revenue website.