Nebraska Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your Nebraska income tax burden
Updated for 2024 tax year on Apr 17, 2024
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Nebraska state taxes
Quick Nebraska tax facts
- State income tax: 2.46% to 6.84%
- State sales tax: 5.5%
- Property tax: 1.65%
- Gas tax: 29.3 cents per gallon
- Tobacco tax: $0.64 per pack of 20 cigarettes
- Insurance premium tax: 1%
From Wikipedia
Nebraska income taxes
Nebraska has a progressive state income tax, which includes four brackets, ranging from 2.46% to 6.84%.
There is no state payroll or local income taxes in Nebraska, which can be advantageous for employers and employees.
Nebraska has a state standard deduction and the residents can claim personal exemptions, though the exemptions are in the form of tax credits.
Calculate your income tax in Nebraska
Calculating your Nebraska state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal income tax calculator:
- Determine your filing status
- Work out your adjusted gross income [Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income]
- Calculate your state taxable income [Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income]
- Figure out your state/local tax liability [State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability]
State income tax brackets
Each filer type has different progressive tax rates. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$0 - $3,700 | 2.46% |
| $3,700 - $22,170 | 3.51% | ||
| $22,170 - $35,730 | 5.01% | ||
| $35,730+ | 6.64% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 - $7,390 | 2.46% | |
| $7,390 - $44,350 | 3.51% | ||
| $44,350 - $71,460 | 5.01% | ||
| $71,460+ | 6.64% | ||
| Head of Household | $0 - $6,900 | 2.46% | |
| $6,900 - $35,480 | 3.51% | ||
| $35,480 - $52,980 | 5.01% | ||
| $52,980+ | 6.64% | ||
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$0 – $3,440 | 2.46% |
| $3,340 – $20,590 | 3.51% | ||
| $20,590 – $33,180 | 5.01% | ||
| $33,180+ | 6.84% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 – $6,860 | 2.46% | |
| $6,860 – $41,190 | 3.51% | ||
| $41,190 – $66,360 | 5.01% | ||
| $66,360+ | 6.84% | ||
| Head of Household | $0 – $6,410 | 2.46% | |
| $6,410 – $32,950 | 3.51% | ||
| $32,950 – $49,200 | 5.01% | ||
| $49,200+ | 6.84% | ||
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$0 – $3,340 | 2.46% |
| $3,340 – $19,990 | 3.51% | ||
| $19,990 – $32,210 | 5.01% | ||
| $32,210+ | 6.84% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 – $6,660 | 2.46% | |
| $6,660 – $39,990 | 3.51% | ||
| $39,990 – $64,430 | 5.01% | ||
| $64,430+ | 6.84% | ||
| Head of Household | $0 – $6,220 | 2.46% | |
| $6,220 – $31,990 | 3.51% | ||
| $31,990 – $47,760 | 5.01% | ||
| $47,760+ | 6.84% | ||
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$0 - $3,290 | 2.46% |
| $3,290 - $19,700 | 3.51% | ||
| $19,700 - $31,750 | 5.01% | ||
| $31,750+ | 6.84% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 - $6,570 | 2.46% | |
| $6,570 - $39,410 | 3.51% | ||
| $39,410 - $63,500 | 5.01% | ||
| $63,500+ | 6.84% | ||
| Head of Household | $0 - $6,130 | 2.46% | |
| $6,130 - $31,530 | 3.51% | ||
| $31,530 - $47,080 | 5.01% | ||
| $47,080+ | 6.84% |
State standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$7,900 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $15,800 | |
| Head of Household | $11,600 | |
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$7,350 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $14,700 | |
| Head of Household | $10,750 | |
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$7,100 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $14,200 | |
| Head of Household | $10,450 | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately |
$6,900 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $13,800 | |
| Head of Household | $10,100 |
State exemptions
There is state-level exemptions for all type of filers and dependents. All exemptions are in the form of tax credits.
Nebraska sales tax
Nebraska imposes a 5.5% statewide sales tax.
Nebraska property tax
Property tax in Nebraska is quite high compared to other states, with an average effective rate of 1.65%.
Nebraska capital gains tax
In Nebraska, capital gains are treated as income and are subject to the state income tax rates.
Nebraska gas tax
Nebraska charges a gas tax of 29.3 cents per gallon, contributing to the state’s transportation funding.
Nebraska tobacco tax
Tobacco users in Nebraska face a tax of $0.64 per pack of 20 cigarettes.
Nebraska insurance tax
In Nebraska, an insurance premium tax of 1% is levied on insurance companies based on premiums received.
FAQs
How do I calculate my Nebraska income tax?
Calculate your Nebraska state income tax with the following six steps.
- Determine your filing status
- Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income
- Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income
- State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability
How much is $60000 a year after taxes in Nebraska?
The take home pay is $47,338.02 for a single Nebraskan with a yearly income of $60,000.