Sales Tax Calculator — Nebraska
Nebraska applies 5.5% statewide, and city sales taxes add up to 2% more, lifting the average combined rate to 6.98%. Groceries are exempt statewide, and only incorporated municipalities may impose the local portion.
Sales tax and total price
Total with tax
$106.98
Breakdown
Nebraska's statewide base rate is 5.5% and its average combined state + local rate is 6.98% (pre-filled). The rate is editable because local rates vary by exact address and some items are exempt or taxed differently. Statewide rates are from the Tax Foundation, 2026. An estimate, not tax advice.
A 5.5% base plus city sales taxes
Nebraska applies 5.5% statewide, and city sales taxes add up to 2% more, lifting the average combined rate to 6.98% — an average local add-on near 1.5 percentage points. Only incorporated municipalities may impose the local portion, so unincorporated areas pay closer to the state base.
Because the local rate depends on whether you are inside an incorporated city, the combined figure varies by address, so enter your city's rate. Groceries are exempt statewide, so some items are taxed differently. This is an estimate, not tax advice.
Questions
- What is Nebraska's 2026 sales tax rate?
- Nebraska's statewide base is 5.5% and the average combined state-and-local rate is 6.98%. City sales taxes of up to 2% account for the difference.
- Why might my Nebraska rate be higher than 5.5%?
- Incorporated cities can add up to 2% on top of the 5.5% state base, averaging about 1.5 percentage points statewide. Areas outside an incorporated city pay closer to 5.5%, so use your city's combined rate.
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