Nebraska Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
Find up-to-date Nebraska sales tax rates for 2026. The state rate is 5.50%, local add-ons up to 2.50%, with an average combined rate around 7.00%. Includes exemptions and breakdowns for major cities.
Nebraska applies a statewide base sales tax of 5.5%. Local governments can add up to 2.5%, resulting in total rates between 5.5% and 8%.
Nebraska Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount — this calculator uses the average combined rate for Nebraska.
Overview of Nebraska Sales Tax
Nebraska’s 5.5% sales tax applies to most goods and select services. Cities may adopt local option sales taxes, usually 1.5%, which fund local infrastructure and community services.
Comparison With Neighboring States
Kansas averages 8.6%, Iowa around 7%, and South Dakota about 6.2%. Nebraska’s combined rates are moderate within the Midwest region.
Business Tax Information
Retailers must register with the Nebraska Department of Revenue to collect and remit sales tax. Filing frequency depends on total taxable sales volume.
All Cities in Nebraska
Browse detailed city-level rates across Nebraska.
Omaha
7.00%
Omaha applies a total sales tax rate of about 7%, which includes Nebraska’s 5.5% state tax and a 1.5% city tax.
Lincoln
7.00%
Lincoln applies a combined 7% rate, including Nebraska’s 5.5% base and a 1.5% city tax.
Bellevue
7.00%
Bellevue’s total sales tax rate is around 7%, similar to nearby Omaha and Lincoln.
Grand Island
7.00%
Grand Island applies a total rate of 7%, combining the 5.5% state tax and a 1.5% local option tax.
Kearney
7.00%
Kearney applies a combined 7% sales tax rate, including the 5.5% state rate and a 1.5% local addition.
Fremont
7.00%
Fremont’s total rate is 7%, combining Nebraska’s state rate with a local city addition.
North Platte
7.00%
North Platte applies a total rate of 7%, including local option sales taxes.
Hastings
7.00%
Hastings applies a combined rate of 7%, with 5.5% from the state and 1.5% locally.
Columbus
7.00%
Columbus’s combined rate is 7%, including the state and city sales taxes.
Norfolk
7.00%
Norfolk applies a total sales tax of 7%, including the 5.5% state rate and a 1.5% local option tax.
FAQs for Nebraska
What is Nebraska’s state sales tax?
5.5% statewide.
Can cities add local taxes?
Yes, most add between 1% and 2.5%.
What’s the highest total rate in Nebraska?
Around 8% in cities with maximum local option taxes.
Are groceries taxed?
Yes, groceries are subject to the same sales tax as other goods.