Under Governor Jim Pillen, Nebraskans are paying the highest taxes of any neighboring state.

State income tax

Nebraskans pay:

State sales tax

State gas tax

Property tax

And more, including business and excise taxes

News coverage

Nebraska property taxes now 4th highest nationwide, Platte Institute
Get the facts about Nebraska’s high tax burden, Platte Institute
Small-business owners testify against legislation that adds sales taxes, removes redevelopment incentive, PBS
Nebraska doesn’t need higher cigarette and vape taxes – it needs spending discipline, Americans for Tax Reform

“Nebraska’s position in the tax burden rankings show that it is not operating as efficiently as other states.”

- Platte Institute

Nebraska’s taxes are increasing faster than Nebraskans’ income, and faster than inflation.

The top 1% pay the lowest tax rate in Nebraska.