Nebraska Sales Tax Calculator
Nebraska pairs a 5.5% state rate with city and county local taxes capped at 2%. Nebraska's local taxes are capped, which keeps combined rates in a narrower band than in states without a cap.
Default for Nebraska: 6.75%. Edit to use another rate.
State-level estimate — the exact rate depends on your county, city, and special districts.
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Effective from 2026-01-01 · State-level rate (no ZIP snapshot for this state yet).
Nebraska sales tax rates
| Rate type | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 5.50% |
| Average local rate | 1.25% |
| Average combined rate | 6.75% |
| Highest combined rate | 7.50% |
What is taxable in Nebraska?
- Nebraska exempts food and food ingredients and prescription drugs at the state level, but local taxes still reach the first 2% of the local cap.
- Most municipalities and counties levy local sales taxes, and Omaha adds a restaurant and hotel tax on top.
NE sales tax calculator FAQ
- What is the sales tax rate in Nebraska?
- Nebraska's state-level rate is 5.50%. Local taxes bring the statewide average combined rate to about 6.75%, with the highest combined rate around 7.50%. Nebraska's local taxes are capped, which keeps combined rates in a narrower band than in states without a cap.
- Does Nebraska have local sales tax?
- Most municipalities and counties levy local sales taxes, and Omaha adds a restaurant and hotel tax on top.
- What is exempt from sales tax in Nebraska?
- Nebraska exempts food and food ingredients and prescription drugs at the state level, but local taxes still reach the first 2% of the local cap.
- How do I calculate sales tax in Nebraska?
- Multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate for your location. At the roughly 6.75% average combined rate, a $100.00 purchase would add about $6.75 in tax. Use the ZIP lookup above for the specific rate, and confirm with the Nebraska Department of Revenue.
Official source: Nebraska Department of Revenue.
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Other state calculators
- Arkansas6.50%
- California7.25%
- Connecticut6.35%
- Florida6.00%
- Michigan6.00%
- Minnesota6.875%
- Missouri4.225%
- New Jersey6.625%
- New York4.00%
- Ohio5.75%
- Pennsylvania6.00%
- Texas6.25%
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