Tax Policy
How much do Nebraska-based companies pay in taxes and does it matter?
Nebraska is no stranger to business incentives. Starting in 1985 (LB273), Nebraska embarked on a long journey of…
Tax Policy
Truth in Taxation bill awaits governor’s signature
Today, the Legislature passed Sen. Ben Hansen’s LB644 – often referred to as “the postcard bill” in the…
Tax Policy
State tax collections are $650 million more than compared to last year, even with the delayed tax filing deadline
The April 2021 state tax revenues have been published, and overall, it’s good news again. The revenues are…
Tax Policy
Nebraska ranks 35th in national economic outlook according to policy group
Every year, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) releases their economic outlook rankings for states. The Rich States,…
Tax Policy
Taxpayers Beware: 3 Issues You Should Be Concerned About in Nebraska
Do you think Nebraska taxpayers would like to pay $1 billion more in taxes each year? Unfortunately, some…
Tax Policy
Treasury issues guidance on Federal relief package and some of the rules might impact Nebraska
The U.S. Treasury has issued guidance as a follow-up to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) that was…
Tax Policy
Montana enacts pro-growth tax cut and now has lower rates than Nebraska
According to the 2020 U.S. Census figures, Montana grew 9.6% over the last ten years, and as a…
Tax Policy
Iowa governor proposes $400 million in tax cuts
In an attempt to create compromise between the Iowa House and Senate, Governor Kim Reynolds offered a plan…
Tax Policy
Consumption tax proposal to eliminate Nebraska property taxes fails to advance
If you listened to the Nebraska Legislature debate today you would have heard the following quotes from multiple…
Regulatory Reform
Laura Ebke talks job licensing and Truth in Taxation on LIBA livestream
Platte Institute Senior Fellow Laura Ebke joined Bud Synhorst of the Lincoln Independent Business Association to discuss Nebraska’s…
Tax Policy
Podcast: How the Unicameral Decides Tax Policy
Sarah Curry joins Jim Vokal to discuss a week full of tax policy-related proposals in Lincoln. Mentioned on…
Tax Policy
Nebraska forecasting board increases two-year revenue projections
Nebraska’s Economic Forecasting Advisory Board met today to confirm the state’s positive outlook on tax collections. Because the…