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.