Regional neighbors with higher income tax rates see comparable or better employment outcomes

12-month average unemployment rate in US, NC, SC, VA, and GA, January 2010 through June 2026

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Data for October 2025 is missing due to a federal government shutdown.

Chart: NC Budget & Tax CenterSource: Economic Policy Institute Analysis of Current Population SurveyGet the data