Nebraska lawmakers advanced a bill to raise state sales tax to 6.5% to combat property taxes, making it the 9th highest in the US.
Nebraska lawmakers advanced a bill raising the state's sales tax by 1% to 6.5% on every dollar spent, which is part of Republican Governor Jim Pillen's plan to curb rising property taxes. The bill would match the 6.5% sales tax in Arkansas, Kansas, and Washington if passed, making Nebraska's state sales tax the 9th highest in the country. The legislation would also increase total sales tax in some Nebraska cities to 8.5%.
April 06, 2024
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