Nebraska’s July tax receipts come close to economic forecasts as impact of tax refunds wanes

By: Erin Bamer

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: August 14, 2026

Words: 532

Last Updated: 3 days, 23 hours ago


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LINCOLN — Nebraska’s tax receipts for July fell less than 1% below economic forecasts, according to the state Department of Revenue, as data shows a steadily lessening impact of higher-than-expected tax refunds.

The Department of Revenue’s report on July’s tax receipts showed a net loss of 0.1% compared to what Nebraska’s Economic Forecasting Advisory Board had predicted in late February. That difference equates to about $402,000 less revenue headed to the state’s coffers.

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