Is shipping taxable in Nebraska?
by April 21, 2024
Please note: This blog was originally published in 2017. It’s since been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
There isn’t much that is more taxing than sales tax (pun intended), especially for e-commerce sellers. Once you think you have it down, the states will decide to change the rules. It is especially challenging when it comes to detailed issues like whether shipping is taxable. In this article, we will talk about what Nebraska has to say on shipping taxability.
Is shipping taxable in Nebraska?
Nebraska is pretty cut and dry and when it comes to shipping taxability. It looks like sellers will be charging tax on shipping, if the item they are shipping is taxable. This excludes the US Postal System and their postage. If the item you are shipping isn’t taxable, then the shipping isn’t taxable.
Handling Nebraska shipping and handling sales tax with TaxJar
The TaxJar app defaults to the most common Nebraska scenario – that shipping and handling is taxable. However, if your business does charge not sales tax on shipping, then TaxJar’s Shipping & Handling Override allows you to update that in your state tax settings. This will make the Nebraska Expected Sales Tax Due Report more accurate. This will also tell the TaxJar API to charge sales tax on Nebraska shipping. Learn more about how TaxJar treats shipping and handling here. And to learn more about TaxJar and get started, visit TaxJar.com/how-it-works.
Takeaways
You will most likely charge tax on shipping in Nebraska.
If you are shipping a taxable item, the shipping is taxable. The only way it isn’t taxable is if:
- The item you are shipping isn’t taxable.
- You are using the US Postal system for direct mail.
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Please note: This blog is for informational purposes only. Be advised that sales tax rules and laws are subject to change at any time. For specific sales tax advice regarding your business, contact a tax advisor.
