Tax Policy
Strong February revenues are indicator for tax modernization
Nebraska’s state tax revenues have posted strong positions just one year after the historic nationwide shutdown for the…
Tax Policy
Nebraska Forecasting Board shows optimism with increased projected state revenues
The Nebraska Revenue Forecasting Board met today to discuss the status of the state’s revenue picture. This year…
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Colorado’s Democratic governor proposes ending property taxes on business equipment
Colorado’s Democratic Gov. Jared Polis presented his State of the State address this week. In the speech, Polis…
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The Full Platter Podcast: Death and Taxes
Nebraska is one of only six states that levies an inheritance tax, but senators in both parties are…
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Death and Taxes: Nebraska’s Inheritance Tax
Executive Summary Nebraska has been seeking ways to modernize its tax code for several years, and unfortunately, the…
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Inheritance taxes can cancel the dreams of Nebraskans and newcomers
Do you remember Bless This Mess? The ABC sitcom took place in the fictional town of Bucksnort, Nebraska,…
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Nebraska netted $453 million in taxes in January, annual revenues higher than before pandemic
Nebraska’s January state tax revenue report was released this morning and it shows a very strong picture for…
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Poll shows Nebraskans favor more action on property taxes
Revenue Committee Chair Sen. Lou Ann Linehan is beginning to set an agenda for tax modernization in the…
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Nebraska posting strong revenues in nationwide study of pandemic impact
Nebraska has posted strong state tax revenues during the pandemic, yet many in Washington D.C. keep calling for…
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Rural states are keeping a closer eye on business equipment taxes
Last year, agriculture groups warmly received the Nebraska Legislature’s passage of a major tax package providing income tax…
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The Full Platter Podcast: Truth in Taxation
A transparency proposal in the Legislature would prevent taxpayers from being blindsided by local property tax increases, and…
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Iowa advances bill to repeal inheritance tax while Nebraska focuses on reform
Bill introduction has ended for the 2021 Nebraska Legislature, and two bills were filed to reform Nebraska’s antiquated,…