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The Carolinas Food Industry Council (CFIC) is a trade organization of both North and South Carolina whose mission is to improve the public image, effectiveness and profitability of companies in the food industry. We welcome you to our site and invite you to learn more about CFIC.

EVENTS
2012 Everett and Trudy Suddreth Scholarships of Excellence Click here for Information and Applications	SAVE THE DATE! 2012 Annual Convention July 19-22 Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
NEWS
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS for the Interstate 95 (I-95) Corridor Planning and Finance Study Seven public hearings for the expansion of Interstate 95 (I-95) are scheduled for February 7 – 27. Click here for more the hearing dates and locations.
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
ADA Lawsuits in NC Last week the Triangle Business Journal published an article about several American with Disabilities lawsuits being filed against retailers and restaurants in North Carolina. The lawsuits are being filed by two Florida plaintiffs with the basis being that the businesses have not made reasonable accommodations for customers with disabilities. Please take time to make sure your store is ADA compliant in case these plaintiffs visit your store. Click here to be linked to the original article.
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: NC Tax Refund Poster (Available in English and Spanish) SC Tax Refund Poster (Available in English and Spanish) Tax Refund Posters include: Earned Income Tax Credit Child Tax Credit Child or Dependent Care Expense, and How to Obtain Free Tax Preparation NC Food Stamp Eligibility (English and Spanish) SC Food Stamp Eligibility (English and Spanish)

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