Gender equity requirement proposed for tax incentive program
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 15 on a bill that would require gender equity on the boards of companies receiving state business tax incentives.
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Infrastructure grant program for ethanol-gasoline blends proposed
A state grant program would help gas station owners install tanks and pumps used to store and dispense ethanol-gasoline blends under a bill heard March 13 by the Revenue Committee.
Read moreRemote seller sales tax requirements passed
Internet retailers without a physical presence in Nebraska are required to collect and remit state sales tax on purchases made by Nebraska residents under a bill passed by lawmakers March 15.
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Sales tax exemption for renewable energy equipment proposed
Wind turbines and solar panels would be exempt from state sales and use tax under a bill heard March 14 by the Revenue Committee.
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Enhanced tax sale certificate notification requirements advanced
A bill meant to ensure that homeowners receive sufficient notice that they may lose their property due to unpaid taxes advanced from general file March 12.
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Tax credit for private school scholarship donations considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 7 on a bill that would create an income tax credit for those who donate money to nonprofits that grant scholarships to students to attend a private elementary or secondary school.
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New business tax incentive program proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 6 on a bill that would create a new business tax incentive program to replace the Nebraska Advantage Act.
Read moreSpecial public hearing on property tax hikes approved
Lawmakers passed a bill March 7 that requires political subdivisions such as counties and school districts to hold a public hearing before collecting additional property taxes generated by valuation increases.
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Remote seller sales tax requirements advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 4 to a bill that would require internet retailers without a physical presence in Nebraska to collect and remit state sales tax on purchases made by Nebraska residents.
Read moreAdditional state aid from expanded sales, income taxes proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony March 1 on a bill that would use new sales and income tax revenue to provide more state aid to schools in an effort to reduce property taxes.
Read moreState loan for federal judgments proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 28 on a bill that would allow a political subdivision to apply for a state loan to help pay a federal judgment against it.
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Constitutional limit on local property tax increases proposed
Cities, counties and school districts could not increase the amount of property taxes they collect by more than 3 percent from year to year under a proposed amendment to the state constitution heard Feb. 27 by the Revenue Committee.
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Statutory minimum proposed for property tax relief fund
The Legislature would direct $275 million each year to the state’s property tax credit program under a bill heard Feb. 27 by the Revenue Committee.
Read moreSales tax turnback proposed to pay for water, sewer projects
An increasing percentage of state sales tax revenue would be turned back to municipalities and utilities to pay for water and sewer infrastructure projects under a bill heard Feb. 22 by the Revenue Committee.
Read moreProperty tax “circuit breaker” proposed
Nebraskans whose property taxes are high relative to their incomes could apply for a refundable income tax credit under a bill heard Feb. 21 by the Revenue Committee.
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