Tax Policy
Key tax reform bill would cost Nebraska nothing
Nebraska’s Legislature will consider major tax reform proposals to slash income and property taxes in 2023. Historic revenue…
Tax Policy
$50 million in Nebraska property tax relief goes unclaimed, total may rise
In a late 2020 Nebraska Legislature session delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, senators enacted a new property tax…
Tax Policy
Making Cents: Why Nebraska Should Modernize the Sales Tax, Pt. 2
In our last episode, we discussed some of the practical and economic reasons why Nebraska should eliminate more…
Tax Policy
Blueprint Nebraska’s Tax Modernization Plan Explained
Blueprint Nebraska, a campaign dedicated to increasing Nebraska’s economic growth and competitiveness over the next decade, has released…
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
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
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…
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?…
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
Ranking shows no improvements to Nebraska’s business tax climate
In any organization, maintaining the status quo can create an opening for competitors to gain on you and…
The Full Platter
Legislative session suspended due to COVID-19
Suspending the legislative session is the responsible thing to do.
Tax Policy
Don’t “Bloomberg” Nebraska’s Property Tax Problem
Nebraska's approach to "property tax relief" isn't working.