Tax Policy
Making Cents: Why Nebraska Should Modernize the Sales Tax, Pt. 1
Most people take for granted that the sales tax is the tax we pay when we buy things.…
Tax Policy
Nebraska collects $1 billion more in tax revenue than expected
The Nebraska Department of Revenue has released the June 2021 state tax revenue report. This report is especially…
Tax Policy
How much have property valuations increased in your Nebraska county?
The Nebraska Department of Revenue tracks historical property valuations for each of Nebraska’s 93 counties. Overall, there are…
Tax Policy
Nebraska’s peer states are cutting income taxes
Every state has a peer group they look to. Typically, it includes neighboring states. In Nebraska’s case, Missouri…
Tax Policy
Nebraska gas tax reduced slightly through end of 2021
Starting today, Nebraskans will be paying slightly less tax on a gallon of gas. Every six months, the…
Tax Policy
Louisiana passes tax modernization, refers income tax cap to voters
Update: On November 13, 2021, Louisiana voters approved Amendment 2, adopting the proposed income tax reduction. Traditionally, Louisiana…
Tax Policy
Nebraska’s New Truth in Taxation Law
The property tax transparency law called Truth in Taxation is new to Nebraska, but a similar law has…
Tax Policy
Nebraska nets $720 million in revenue in May
Nebraska’s state tax revenues remain above projections as the state continues its rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. According…
Tax Policy
Diane Battiato’s right: Assessors aren’t the cause of Nebraska’s property tax woes
As summer begins and finalized property valuations land in many Nebraska mailboxes, county assessors can take an undue…
Tax Policy
Iowa’s repeal to leave Nebraska with region’s only inheritance tax
Thanks to a comprehensive tax reform bill (SF 619), Iowa has successfully set a date for repealing its…
Regulatory Reform
Highlights of the 2021 Nebraska legislative session
The first session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature has adjourned Sine Die, concluding regular legislative business in Lincoln until 2022.…
Tax Policy
5 Essential Steps to Reform Taxes in Nebraska
Do you ever wonder why Nebraska doesn’t seem to have its act together when it comes to taxes?…