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Nebraska Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Nebraska sales tax is 5.5% state + local (up to 7.5% total). Use the calculator for instant estimates—free, no signup.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Override local rates (optional)

Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Nebraska.

Effective Tax Rate: 5.500%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$5.50
Total Price$105.50

Rate Breakdown

State5.500%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined5.500%
Total5.500%
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OmahaSales tax calculator →

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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. Optionally adjust county and city rates if you know your local breakdown.
  3. Tax = Price × (Total Rate / 100); total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using the combined rate:

  • Total Rate: State (5.5%) + County + City
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Nebraska Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Nebraska's statewide sales tax rate is 5.5% in 2026. Counties and cities may add local rates (up to 2%), so combined rates run from 5.5% to about 7.5%. Omaha is 7%, Lincoln and Bellevue vary. Use the calculator above for instant estimates or our city pages for exact combined rates—free, no signup.

Nebraska Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Nebraska has a 5.5% state sales tax. Counties and cities may impose additional local sales taxes (up to 2%), so combined rates vary by location.

  • State rate: 5.5%
  • County/city add-ons: up to 2% (Omaha area 1.5% local)
  • Typical combined rate: 5.5% to 7.5% (Omaha 7%)

Sales Tax Rates for Major Nebraska Areas

Use city pages for the most accurate combined rate.

AreaExample combined rateCalculator
Omaha7%Omaha Sales Tax Calculator
Lincoln~7%—
Bellevue~7%—

How to Find Your Exact Nebraska Sales Tax Rate

Combined rates vary by county and city. Use the calculator above with your known local rates, or look up your rate on the Nebraska Department of Revenue Sales Tax Rate Finder. For Omaha: Omaha Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Nebraska tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Nebraska state sales tax rate in 2026?

Nebraska has a 5.5% statewide sales tax. Counties and cities may add local rates (up to 2%); combined rates typically range from 5.5% to 7.5% (Omaha 7%).

Q:Is Nebraska sales tax the same in every city?

No. The state rate is 5.5% everywhere, but counties and cities impose additional local sales taxes, so the combined rate varies by location.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Nebraska?

Groceries (food for home consumption) and prescription drugs are exempt from Nebraska sales tax.

Q:What is the sales tax rate in Omaha, Nebraska?

Omaha's combined sales tax rate in 2026 is 7%: 5.5% Nebraska state plus 1.5% local (Douglas County/city).