Real Nebraska deals, worked out
Each example runs through the same calculator above, line by line, so you can check every number yourself.
1Omaha: new car with a trade-in
A buyer in Omaha pays $33,000 and trades in $9,000. Tax is on $24,000.
| Vehicle price | $33,000.00 |
| Sales tax (5.5% state + 1.5% local) on $24,000.00 | $1,680.00 |
| Title fee | $10.00 |
| Registration fee | $15.00 |
| Out-the-door | $34,705.00 |
| Due after the $9,000 trade-in | $25,705.00 |
2Used car from a private seller
A buyer pays $13,500 to a private seller and pays the sales tax at the county treasurer.
| Price paid | $13,500.00 |
| Sales tax (5.5% state + 1.5% local) on $13,500.00 | $945.00 |
| Title fee | $10.00 |
| Registration fee | $15.00 |
| Out-the-door | $14,470.00 |
Sales tax and trade-ins
The state rate is 5.5%, and local sales tax can add up to 2.5%. The trade-in allowance covers any motor vehicle, motorboat, ATV or UTV traded toward the car, as long as the trade is titled in the buyer's name.
Nebraska car tax at common prices
What a new gas car bought from a dealer comes to at four prices, using a 1.5% local rate. The trade-in column shows how much a $10,000 trade-in changes the tax under Nebraska's rules.
| Price | Tax | Tax with $10,000 trade-in | Taxes + fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15,000 | $1,050.00 | $350.00 | $1,075.00 |
| $25,000 | $1,750.00 | $1,050.00 | $1,775.00 |
| $35,000 | $2,450.00 | $1,750.00 | $2,475.00 |
| $50,000 | $3,500.00 | $2,800.00 | $3,525.00 |
Registration and the motor vehicle tax
The registration fee itself is $15. The bigger part is the motor vehicle tax, assessed at first registration and every year until the car is 14 years old, based on its MSRP with a percentage that drops each year. The DMV's estimator gives your exact figure. Electric and hydrogen passenger vehicles pay a $150 alternative fuel fee and plug-in hybrids $75, at each registration.
Nebraska taxes and fees at a glance
Officialfrom a state agency sourceEst.varies or not yet confirmed
| Item (omaha: new car with a trade-in) | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sales tax (5.5% state + 1.5% local) | Estimate | $1,680.00 |
| Title fee | Estimate | $10.00 |
| Registration fee (yearly) | Official | $15.00 |
| Total taxes and fees | $1,705.00 |
Nebraska car tax FAQ
What is Nebraska's car sales tax?
5.5% state plus up to 2.5% local, on the price after a trade-in titled to you.
What is the Nebraska motor vehicle tax?
A yearly tax based on MSRP that drops as the car ages, paid with registration until it's 14 years old.
How much is the Nebraska EV fee?
$150 for electric passenger vehicles and $75 for plug-in hybrids.
Sources
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