Got To Be NC Festival Vendor Information

In Wake County, North Carolina, all prepared food and beverage sales are subject to a 1% tax. Vendors participating in the Got To Be NC Festival (GTBNC) are required to comply with this tax to maintain their good standing with both Wake County Tax Administration and the Got To Be NC Festival administration. Failure to comply will result in the festival administration being notified and future vendor contracts possibly being cancelled.

New for 2026–Online sales reporting

Wake County Tax Administration now allows digital reporting and payments. For 2026, vendors will be able to complete their sales form online through a web-based, fillable form.

We encourage all vendors to take advantage of this new online method to report and pay their sales tax.

Report sales online

Printable sales form

Reporting Timeline

Vendors are strongly encouraged to complete and submit the GTBNC sales reporting form as soon as possible following the conclusion of the festival, preferably within ten (10) days. Early submission allows Wake County Tax Administration to review reported sales and issue billing information in a timely manner.

All GTBC Sales reporting forms must be submitted no later than June 22, 2026. Forms submitted after this date will be considered late and may be subject to follow-up.

Review and Payment Process

After the GTBNC sales reporting form, is submitted, Wake County Tax Administration will review the reported sales. Once approved, the vendor will receive an email containing a bill number and an online payment link.

Pay your Festival Sales Online

Exception Requests

Vendors who are unable to complete the electronic sales reporting and payment process must contact Wake County Tax Administration prior to the June 22, 2026 deadline to request an exception.

Exception requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed.

Online payment options for GTBNC Festival Vendors

Online payment options for the Got To Be NC Festival 1% prepared food and beverage tax include:

• ACH (no fees)
• Credit or debit card
• Apple Pay
• Google Pay
• PayPal
• Venmo

Please note: Transaction fees apply to all payment methods listed above except ACH.