Employers generally must withhold federal income tax from employees' wages. To figure out how much tax to withhold, use the employee's Form W-4.Find out how much you'll pay in North Carolina state income taxes given your annual income. Customize using your filing status, deductions, exemptions and more. Generally, you do not have to withhold or pay any taxes on payments to independent contractors. Property tax exclusions are available for qualifying elderly and disabled residents. As property values go up, so do taxes. Here's how Meck County homeowners can apply for assistance. Click Bookmarks in the top left corner, then hover over. CMS Employee Self-Service.