Nebraska Sales Tax
Nebraska's 5.5% state rate plus city additions (up to 2%) produces combined rates of 7%–7.5% in most Nebraska cities. Omaha is 7%, Lincoln 7.25%. Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide.
Rates verified January 2026 · Source: Nebraska Dept. of Revenue
Nebraska Sales Tax Calculator 2026
Omaha 7% · Lincoln 7.25% · Bellevue 7% · NE base 5.5%
Nebraska has a 5.5% state sales tax. Cities can add up to 2% in local taxes. Omaha is 7%, Lincoln 7.25%, Bellevue 7%. Groceries are exempt from Nebraska sales tax.
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Nebraska combined rates by city — 2026 reference
- 7%OmahaDouglas County · State 5.5% + City 1.5%
- 7.25%LincolnLancaster County · State 5.5% + City 1.75%
- 7%BellevueSarpy County · State 5.5% + City 1.5%
- 7.5%Grand IslandHall County · State 5.5% + City 2%
- 7.5%KearneyBuffalo County · State 5.5% + City 2%
- 7.5%FremontDodge County · State 5.5% + City 2%
- 7.5%HastingsAdams County · State 5.5% + City 2%
- 7.5%NorfolkMadison County · State 5.5% + City 2%
ZIP and district rules can differ. Verify on Nebraska Dept. of Revenue.
State rate: 5.5%
Avg combined: 6.97%
Economic nexus: $100,000 in sales OR 200 transactions in Nebraska
Filing: Monthly, Quarterly, or Annual
Often taxable in Nebraska
- General merchandise
- Electronics
- Clothing
- Restaurant meals
Common exemptions
- Groceries
- Prescription drugs
- Medical equipment
- Agricultural items
Nebraska sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the Nebraska sales tax rate in 2026?
Nebraska state rate is 5.5%. With city additions, Omaha is 7%, Lincoln 7.25%. Most Nebraska cities cap out at 7.5%.
Are groceries taxed in Nebraska?
No. Groceries are exempt from Nebraska sales tax.
Sales tax calculators for other states
Nevada8.23% avgWashington9.38% avgColorado7.81% avgArizona8.37% avgOregon0%Georgia7.34% avgUtah7.19% avgTennessee9.55% avgMinnesota7.49% avgMichigan6% avgCalifornia8.72% avgTexas8.2% avgFlorida7.01% avgNew York8.52% avgIllinois8.74% avgOhio7.22% avgPennsylvania6.34% avgNorth Carolina6.99% avgVirginia5.63% avgMassachusetts6.25% avgIndiana7% avgWisconsin5.7% avgMaryland6% avgMissouri8.29% avgAlabama9.24% avgLouisiana9.56% avgKentucky6% avgSouth Carolina7.42% avgNew Jersey6.6% avgConnecticut6.35% avgArkansas9.47% avgOklahoma8.98% avgKansas8.68% avgIowa6.94% avgWest Virginia6.55% avgMississippi7.07% avgNew Mexico7.62% avgIdaho6.02% avgRhode Island7% avgVermont6.24% avgMaine5.5% avgHawaii4.44% avgNorth Dakota6.96% avgSouth Dakota6.4% avgAlaska0%Montana0%New Hampshire0%Delaware0%Wyoming5.44% avg
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Disclaimer: Rates are for informational and educational purposes and may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify with the official Nebraska revenue authority or a qualified professional before filing or making business decisions.