North Carolinians Set To Receive Historic Tax Refunds

This week, millions of North Carolinians filed their tax returns and thanks to the One Big Beautiful bill, many will see historic tax refunds. Refunds are up 11% this year and millions of Americans are taking advantage of the historic tax cuts like eliminating taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security. One key contrast in the 2026 senate contrast is on taxes. The Republican Senate candidate, Michael Whatley, supported the tax cut legislation, and the Democrat Senate candidate, former Governor Roy Cooper, opposed this legislation.

"Families have more money in their pockets this tax season thanks to President Trump and Senate Republicans passing the Working Families Tax Cuts,” said NRSC Regional Press Secretary Nick Puglia. “While Democrat Roy Cooper wants to tax North Carolinians' tips, overtime, and Social Security, Michael Whatley will fight to slash taxes and make life more affordable for families." 

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The Working Families Tax Cuts deliver for hardworking Americans. 

• Over 53 million filers claimed at least one of President Trump's signature new tax cuts.

• The average IRS tax refund is $3,400, up 11% this year. 

• Over 25 million taxpayers have claimed the No Tax on Overtime provision.

• Over 6 million taxpayers have benefited from No Tax on Tips.

• Over 30 million seniors have claimed the Enhanced Deduction for Seniors, with an average deduction of over $7,500.

• 12 million small business owners are seeing an average tax reduction of nearly $7,000.

• 5 million Trump Accounts have been opened, with 1.2 million eligible for the $1,000 pilot program contribution.