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A compliance reviewer in Chapel Hill is revising a training memo on property tax listing, January 1 rules, and tax-bill calculations. Which statement is NOT accurate under current North Carolina law?

Correct Answer

B) The regular listing period is always July because that is when the fiscal year starts under current North Carolina rules

This choice is the inaccurate statement. The other three options describe the current North Carolina rule or guidance more accurately.

Answer Options
A
North Carolina property tax is locally assessed and collected by counties, even though the Department of Revenue provides statewide oversight.
B
The regular listing period is always July because that is when the fiscal year starts under current North Carolina rules
C
For almost all segments of North Carolina property tax, January 1 is the key date for ownership, situs, taxability, and value.
D
Although counties operate on a fiscal year, exam questions often distinguish that annual ad valorem taxes and contract prorations may use calendar-year treatment under the standard contract.

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