Update on Privilege License: Penalties and Back Taxes

NASW-NC has succeeded in advocating on behalf of the social work profession!

NASW-NC has confirmed with the North Carolina Department of Revenue (NCDOR) that because the Department has been giving LCSWs who practice independently incorrect information about the Privilege License, the NCDOR has agreed to issue an "abatement of penalty" to any LCSW who has already been practicing independently without their Privilege License. This means all penalties for not having had the Privilege License will be waived and back taxes will not be owed. Only taxes moving forward will be owed.

If you are a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and practice independently in the state of North Carolina, you need to obtain your Privilege License.

Learn more information about who needs to obtain the Privilege License in North Carolina here: https://www.naswnc.org/page/PrivilegeLicense

If you are reading this and not a member of NASW-NC, this is the type of advocacy work we do on behalf of our members and our profession. Please know we are stronger with your voice and you will be better informed and advocated for as a member of NASW-NC.

Please join NASW today!

NASW-NC members can contact Valerie Arendt with general questions. This is general guidance. NASW-NC does not provide legal or accounting advice. Please contact your business attorney or accountant for this information.