Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Nebraska Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Nebraska sales tax is 5.5% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 6.98%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Nebraska sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Nebraska sales tax works
Nebraska charges 5.5% statewide, and many cities add up to 2% local tax.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 6.98 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $2.79 tax, for $42.79 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0698.
Nebraska sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 5.5% (state) | Tax at 6.98% | Total at 6.98% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.55 | $0.70 | $10.70 |
| $25.00 | $1.38 | $1.75 | $26.75 |
| $50.00 | $2.75 | $3.49 | $53.49 |
| $100.00 | $5.50 | $6.98 | $106.98 |
| $250.00 | $13.75 | $17.45 | $267.45 |
| $500.00 | $27.50 | $34.90 | $534.90 |
| $1,000.00 | $55.00 | $69.80 | $1,069.80 |
Nebraska vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 5.5% | 6.98% | $6.98 |
| South Dakota | 4.2% | 6.11% | $6.11 |
| Iowa | 6% | 6.94% | $6.94 |
| Missouri | 4.225% | 8.44% | $8.44 |
| Kansas | 6.5% | 8.71% | $8.71 |
| Colorado | 2.9% | 7.89% | $7.89 |
| Wyoming | 4% | 5.39% | $5.39 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Nebraska?
The Nebraska state sales tax rate is 5.5%. Local taxes add an average of 1.48%, for an average combined rate of 6.98%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Nebraska?
At the state rate, $5.50 (total $105.50). At the average combined rate, $6.98 (total $106.98).
How do I calculate Nebraska sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 6.98% = $3.49. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0698 = $93.48 before tax.
Is Nebraska sales tax high?
Nebraska ranks #27 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.