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If Nebraskans can’t agree on reforming their current income, sales or property taxes, state Sen. Steve Erdman of Bayard has a sweeping answer: Get rid of them all. Income and property taxes in Nebraska would be abolished — and the Continue reading Nebraska – Sen. Erdman’s Proposal: Get Rid Of Property, Income Tax And Replace Sales Tax With ‘Consumption Tax’
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska state government once again collected more tax revenue than expected last month. The Nebraska Department of Revenue reported Friday that the state received a net of $290 million in October, which is nearly 9% higher Continue reading Nebraska – State Tax Collections Exceed Projections In October
From the Nebraska Department of Revenue Daily Digest Bulletin: The Department of Revenue announces that effective October 1, 2019, the Sales Tax Rate Finder will be provided through a partnership with the Nebraska Geographic Information Office (GIO). The new Sales Continue reading Nebraska – New Sales Tax Rate Finder for State
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska county that owes more than $30 million to six people wrongfully convicted of murder has approved a new half-cent sales tax to help pay the legal judgment. The Gage County Board of Supervisors voted Continue reading Nebraska – County OKs Sales Tax To Pay Wrongfully Convicted
AUGUST 20, 2019 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Tax Commissioner Tony Fulton announced that the city of Lincoln will increase its local sales and use tax rate to 1.75% effective October 1, 2019. Additionally, the village of Orchard will start a local Continue reading Nebraska – News Release: Nebraska Sales and Use Tax Updates for October 1, 2019
The Legislature’s Revenue Committee on Friday continued its search for a tax reform plan that would deliver property tax relief with some new ideas laid on the table. Meanwhile, Creighton University economist Ernie Goss told the committee that “Nebraska is Continue reading Nebraska – New Tax Reform Options Join Fewer Sales Tax Exemptions
In recent years, states have increasingly considered taxing services by expanding the sales and use tax base — and 2019 is no different. So far this year, taxation of services bills have been introduced in nine states: California, Connecticut, Florida, Montana, Continue reading Multi-State – More States Consider Taxing Personal and Professional Services as 2019 Legislative Sessions Advance
Back in Lincoln, this week we had the final debate on LB 704. This bill will allow the State of Nebraska to collect sales tax from online internet sales. This really isn’t a new tax because the obligation in the Continue reading NEBRASKA – Internet Sales Tax Bill Levels Playing Field
Nebraska will begin collecting sales tax from online retailers beginning April 1 if Gov. Pete Ricketts signs a bill sent to him Friday. Senators gave final approval to the bill (LB284) by Omaha Sen. John McCollister. Online sales tax revenue, Continue reading Nebraska – Online Sales Tax Bill Among Those Sent To Ricketts For Signature
Gov. Pete Ricketts joined hands with representatives of grocery and beverage associations Wednesday to oppose proposals to repeal state sales tax exemptions for soda pop, candy and bottled water in order to help fund property tax relief. Ricketts said such Continue reading Nebraska – Ricketts Opposes Repeal Of Candy, Soda Pop Tax Exemptions