In 2024, Nebraska collected a total of $8.1 billion in tax revenue, with tobacco product sales taxes contributing $43.7 million, accounting for 0.5% of the total, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).
The State Government Tax Collections (STC) survey monitors five major tax categories and up to 25 subcategories, compiling data from all 50 state governments and their dependent agencies.
The Census Bureau notes that it applies consistent tax classifications across states, which may differ from how individual states categorize their taxes.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, state and local governments gather a wide range of taxes to support public programs and services. These revenues are generally directed toward areas such as transportation, education, and public safety. In 2024, state tax collections nationwide reached nearly $1.5 trillion, representing a major share of overall government operations.
How much each state collects depends on its tax rates, tax bases, and policy priorities. In 2023, North Dakota led the nation with the highest state tax collection per capita at $7,715.71, followed by Hawaii at $7,098.72 and Vermont at $6,948.15, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Below is a breakdown of tax classifications by subcategory and the amounts collected.
2024 Nebraska Tax Collections
Type of Tax — Amount
General sales and gross receipts taxes — $2,974,813,000
Individual income taxes — $2,482,372,000
Corporation net income taxes — $1,724,908,000
Selective sales and gross receipts taxes — $688,390,000
Motor fuels sales taxes — $415,358,000
Motor vehicle license taxes — $130,438,000
Insurance premiums sales taxes — $94,200,000
Public utilities sales taxes — $65,924,000
Tobacco products sales taxes — $43,742,000
Occupation and businesses license taxes — $33,563,000
Alcoholic beverages sales taxes — $32,690,000
Other selective sales and gross receipts taxes — $28,737,000
Documentary and stock transfer taxes — $22,550,000
Hunting and fishing license taxes — $16,712,000
Corporations in general license taxes — $12,538,000
Motor vehicle operators license taxes — $11,599,000
Amusements sales taxes — $7,636,000
Severance taxes — $3,683,000
Alcoholic beverages license taxes — $1,380,000
Other license taxes — $1,208,000
Amusements license taxes — $559,000
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