Nebraska tax resources from the Nebraska Department of Revenue aim to help both the new business owner and the seasoned business owner understand and follow applicable Nebraska tax rules and regulations. Business owners can find a wealth of information on the Internet about Nebraska taxes, and they can even take care of tax related tasks online.

Use official Nebraska state Internet sites to obtain official Nebraska tax information for businesses, to file Nebraska taxes online and even to register your new Nebraska business. Business owners in Nebraska should be sure to:

1. Use Nebraska state and local tax resources to learn about business taxes in Nebraska.

2. Gather applicable Nebraska tax forms.

3. File many of your Nebraska state and local taxes online.

4. Take advantage of online tools to help you with Nebraska state tax related responsibilities and tasks.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Obtain information on Nebraska taxes for businesses

The many online Nebraska state and local tax resources can help business owners learn about and understand business taxes in Nebraska. Find information about business taxes including income tax and sales and use tax in the online Information Guides. Find answers to questions relating to business taxes in the Department of Revenue's frequently asked questions.

I recommend: View the online Information Guides to obtain information on the various business taxes in Nebraska. Review the frequently asked questions for answers to some of the most common business tax questions.

Get copies of the necessary Nebraska tax forms for your business

Business owners who wish to file paper returns for the Nebraska state taxes and local taxes for their business or who just want to review any Nebraska state tax form can look to the Nebraska Department of Revenue. The Department of Revenue has business tax forms, instructions and schedules available online for business owners to download, print and in some cases fill out electronically.

I recommend: Obtain copies of sales and use tax forms and withholding forms. Locate corporation income tax forms and S corporation income tax forms.

File Nebraska taxes for your business online

Nebraska business owners can file many of their Nebraska state taxes and local taxes online through the Nebraska Department of Revenue. Using the online filing systems, you can file sales and use tax, withholding tax and income taxes from your W-2 and/or 1099 statements.

I recommend: File sales and use tax online. File your withholding tax using the online Form 941N Worksheet. File your W-2 and 1099 taxes using the Nebraska Electronic Filing System online.

Use Nebraska local tax and state tax tools to take care of tax related tasks

Business owners in the state of Nebraska have many online tax and business related tools right at their fingertips. New business owners can register their business in the state of Nebraska using the online One-Stop Business Registration Information System. All business owners can make Nebraska state tax and local tax payments online as well. The Sales Tax Rate Finder can come in handy in determining sales tax rates in Nebraska.

I recommend: Register your new Nebraska business using the One-Stop Business Registration Information System. Make a business tax payment via an electronic funds transfer (EFT) debit online using e-pay. Use the online Sales Tax Rate Finder to determine sales and use tax for any Nebraska address.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Download and complete Nebraska Tax Application Form 20 from the Nebraska Department of Revenue's website to register your business for various Nebraska local tax and state tax permits.
• •  Consider scheduling a free business tax seminar from the Nebraska Department of Revenue to learn more about Nebraska taxes and tax laws. Find more information about how to schedule a seminar on the Department of Revenue's website.