Nebraska Revenue Department clarifies local sales tax distribution responsibility

By: Zach Wendling

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 1,069

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago


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LINCOLN — The Nebraska Department of Revenue has confirmed it is the entity responsible for administering state and local sales taxes under state law as a state senator alleges wrongdoing by Lincoln city officials.

The state agency made the clarification Thursday in response to questions from the Nebraska Examiner. Local taxes are determined by some municipalities and a couple of counties, up to 2 cents per dollar. State sales taxes …

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