Nebraska Contractor Sales Tax 2026

Nebraska sales tax rate for contractors

• Combined rate: 5.5% + local (~6.9% combined avg)
• Construction labor taxable: PARTIALLY - depends on contract type
• Tax authority: Nebraska Department of Revenue

How Nebraska treats contractor labor

Nebraska Option system: contractors elect Option 1, 2, or 3 in writing. Option 1 pays tax on materials, no tax on labor. Option 3 charges tax on total.

Nebraska-specific rules

Nebraska Option system is unique - contractors must elect Option 1, 2, or 3 in writing. Election affects how labor/materials are taxed.

Nebraska mechanics lien rights

Beyond sales tax, Nebraska contractor billing must respect the mechanics lien deadline of 120 days from last work. Preliminary notice: Subs must give notice within 10 days of recording.

Nebraska contractor licensing

Nebraska Department of Labor (Contractor Registration) - required for licensed work. $25 (contractor registration). Board: https://www.dol.nebraska.gov.

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