Nebraska Income Tax Calculator 2026
Calculate your Nebraska state income tax for 2026. Nebraska uses a progressive tax system with rates up to 5.8%.
Federal Income Tax
$7,670.00
Effective Tax Rate
10.23%
Marginal Tax Rate
22%
FICA (SS + Medicare)
$5,737.50
Total Tax Burden
$13,407.50
After-Tax Income
$61,592.50
Tax Calculation Breakdown
| Gross Income | $75,000.00 |
| Above-the-Line Deductions | - $0.00 |
| Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) | $75,000.00 |
| Standard Deduction | - $16,100.00 |
| Taxable Income | $58,900.00 |
| 10% on $0.00 – $12,400.00 | $1,240.00 |
| 12% on $12,400.00 – $50,400.00 | $4,560.00 |
| 22% on $50,400.00 – $105,700.00 | $1,870.00 |
| Federal Income Tax (before credits) | $7,670.00 |
| Federal Income Tax (after credits) | $7,670.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $4,650.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $1,087.50 |
| Total FICA | $5,737.50 |
| Total Tax | $13,407.50 |
| After-Tax Annual Income | $61,592.50 |
| Monthly Take-Home | $5,132.71 |
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
Nebraska Income Tax Overview
Nebraska has been reducing its income tax rates under LB 754 (2023). The top rate dropped to 5.84% for 2025, down from 6.84% in 2022, with further reductions planned through 2027.
Nebraska's minimum wage of $13.50/hr was set by Initiative 433 (2022) with annual increases. The state uses its own standard deduction amounts that differ from federal levels.
Nebraska has some of the highest property taxes in the nation, averaging approximately 1.52%. The state has enacted property tax relief measures including the Property Tax Credit Act.
Nebraska has an inheritance tax (not estate tax) imposed at the county level, with rates from 1% to 18% depending on the beneficiary's relationship to the deceased.
The state sales tax of 5.5% is supplemented by local taxes up to 2%, creating combined rates up to 7.5%. Nebraska has no local income taxes, disability insurance, or paid family leave.
Nebraska Income Tax Brackets 2026 (Single Filer)
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $3,700 | 2.5% |
| $3,701 – $22,170 | 3.5% |
| $22,171 – $35,730 | 5.0% |
| Over $35,731 | 5.8% |
Nebraska Tax Snapshot
| Sales Tax | 0.055% |
| Avg. Property Tax | 0.0152% |
| Minimum Wage | $13.5/hr |