NEBRASKA CAR SALES TAX · 2026
Nebraska car sales tax calculator
Nebraska charges 5.5% sales and use tax on a car's price less any trade-in, plus local tax. On a $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, bought from a dealer, the tax is $1,375.00, before local tax.
Tax on this purchase
- Tax due
- $1,375.00
- State sales tax
- $1,375.00
- Local tax
- $0.00
- Taxed amount
- $25,000.00
- Trade-in subtracted
- $10,000.00
Nebraska car sales tax by price
A new car from a dealer, before local tax.
| Price | No trade-in | $10,000 trade-in |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $1,100.00 | $550.00 |
| $35,000 | $1,925.00 | $1,375.00 |
| $50,000 | $2,750.00 | $2,200.00 |
| $75,000 | $4,125.00 | $3,575.00 |
Nebraska car sales tax questions
How much is car sales tax in Nebraska?
Nebraska charges 5.5% sales and use tax on a car's price less any trade-in, plus local tax. On a $35,000 car with a $10,000 trade-in, bought from a dealer, the tax is $1,375.00, before local tax.
Does a trade-in lower Nebraska's car sales tax?
Yes. Nebraska taxes the price less the trade-in. A $10,000 trade-in on a $35,000 car from a dealer saves $550.00.
Is a manufacturer rebate taxed in Nebraska?
No. A manufacturer rebate applied at the sale lowers the taxed price in Nebraska: a $2,000 rebate saves $110.00.
Is a private car sale taxed in Nebraska?
Yes. Nebraska taxes a private sale at the same rate, and a trade-in still counts.
What the calculator leaves out
- Local tax is included only when you enter it.
Title, registration and plate fees, dealer fees, and any yearly tax on owning the vehicle are not included.