Nebraska Income Tax Calculator
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Updated for 2023 tax year on Jan 01, 2023
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Nebraska income tax calculation
A huge part of the Cornhusker State’s economy comes from agriculture and cattle production. The median household income is $78,109 (2021) and is above the national median.
Brief summary of Nebraska state income tax:
- the income tax rate ranges from 2.46% to 6.84%
- no local income tax
- no state payroll tax
- has state-level standard deduction and exemptions
From Wikipedia
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 payroll tax
There are no state payroll taxes in Nebraska.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 – $3,230 | 2.46% |
| $3,230 – $19,330 | 3.51% | ||
| $19,330 – $31,160 | 5.01% | ||
| $31,160+ | 6.84% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 – $6,440 | 2.46% | |
| $6,440 – $38,680 | 3.51% | ||
| $38,680 – $62,320 | 5.01% | ||
| $62,320+ | 6.84% | ||
| Head of Household | $0 – $6,020 | 2.46% | |
| $6,020 – $30,940 | 3.51% | ||
| $30,940 – $46,200 | 5.01% | ||
| $46,200+ | 6.84% |
State standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 $46,792.90 for a single Nebraskan with a yearly income of $60,000.