Proposal to decouple from federal tax change debated
Lawmakers debated a proposal Aug. 6 to decouple Nebraska’s tax code from a federal change made in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Last-minute tax package advances after cloture vote
Lawmakers gave first-round approval Aug. 5 to a bill combining several major tax proposals.
Read moreNEST program changes approved
Nebraskans may deduct employer contributions to their state college savings accounts from their state income taxes under a bill passed by the Legislature Aug. 3.
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Proposal to decouple from federal tax changes considered
The Revenue Committee held a special hearing July 27 on a proposal that would decouple Nebraska’s tax code from federal changes meant to provide economic relief to businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Updated business tax incentive proposal stalls
Lawmakers continued second-round debate July 22 on a proposal to replace the state’s current business tax incentive program, the application period for which is set to end this year.
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Modified property tax proposal stalls
Lawmakers resumed debate July 22 on a major property tax measure after it was modified to address concerns raised regarding an earlier proposal.
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Tax form change for NEST contributions advanced
Nebraska taxpayers could direct state income tax refunds to their Nebraska Education Savings Trust Plan accounts under a bill advanced from general file March 4.
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NEST program changes advanced
Nebraskans could deduct employer contributions to their state college savings accounts from their state income taxes under a bill advanced from the first round of debate March 3.
Read moreElectric vehicle charging station tax credit proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 26 on a bill intended to help build a statewide network of electric vehicle charging stations.
Read moreHigher payments on certain game and parks lands considered
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 21 on a proposal that would update state law requiring the state Game and Parks Commission to make payments in lieu of taxes on lands it uses for wildlife management.
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First-round debate begins on property tax relief proposal
Lawmakers debated a bill Feb. 19 and 20 that is intended to reduce the state’s reliance on property taxes to fund education by increasing state aid to public schools.
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Consumption tax proposed
The Revenue Committee heard testimony Feb. 12 on a proposed constitutional amendment that would repeal state and local taxes and require the Legislature to enact a consumption tax on goods and services.
Read moreSales tax turnback for water, sewer projects stalls
A bill that would turn back a portion of the state sales tax collected on water and sewer services to help cities and utilities pay for infrastructure upgrades stalled on first-round debate Feb. 10.
Read moreAmended business tax incentive proposal considered
The Revenue Committee held a special hearing Feb. 6 to hear testimony on an amendment to a bill introduced last year that would create a new business tax incentive program.
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Funding sought for “once-in-a-generation” project
The state would provide matching funds to help secure a potential public-private hospital and training center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center under a proposal heard Feb. 6 by the Revenue Committee.
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