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Nebraska's top state income tax rate is 4.55% in 2026, falling to 3.99% in 2027 under recent tax reforms.
The calculator applies Nebraska's 2026 brackets (2.46%, 3.51%, 4.55%) after the state standard deduction, then subtracts the personal exemption credit. Rates: Nebraska Department of Revenue. Head of household uses the single brackets and deduction, which slightly overstates tax.
2026 federal + state brackets + FICA — updates as you type.
State: Nebraska (pre-selected; change the dropdown for other states)
Not applied in this simplified model.
State tax uses your state's 2026 brackets, standard deduction, exemptions and credits for your filing status. City and county income taxes (for example NYC, Maryland counties, Ohio cities) are not included. FICA: Social Security 6.2% on wages up to $184,500 and Medicare 1.45% on all wages shown.
Nebraska 2026: brackets of 2.46%–4.55% after the $8,850 standard deduction ($17,700 married filing jointly), minus a $176 personal credit ($352 joint). Rates: Nebraska Department of Revenue. Head of household uses single brackets; other credits are not modeled.
Federal brackets (2026 · Single)
Net take-home
$48,540
Total tax: $11,460
Effective rate
19.1%
Marginal rate
16.5%
Income position
Taxable income $43,900 relative to bracket scale (cap $691,848).
Nebraska uses graduated rates in 2026, scheduled to fall to a 3.99% top rate in 2027. For single filers: 2.46% on taxable income up to $4,130, 3.51% from $4,130 to $24,760, and 4.55% above $24,760 (married filing jointly: $8,250 and $49,530). The calculator applies these brackets after the $8,850 state standard deduction ($17,700 married filing jointly), then subtracts the $176 personal exemption credit ($352 joint).
No local income tax.
$13.50 per hour.
For a single filer with $60,000 in wages, Nebraska taxable income is $51,150 and state tax is approximately $1,850 after the personal credit (about 3.1% effective).
Educational estimates only. Not IRS or Nebraska Department of Revenue advice.