Nebraska Self-Employment Tax Calculator 2026
Nebraska has a graduated income tax with rates ranging from 2.5% to 5.8%. Use this calculator to estimate your total tax liability including federal self-employment tax, federal income tax, and Nebraska state income tax.
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Self-Employment Tax in Nebraska (NE)
If you're self-employed in Nebraska, you'll pay three types of tax on your 1099 income: federal self-employment tax (15.3%), federal income tax (10-37% depending on your bracket), and Nebraska state income tax. Nebraska has a graduated income tax with rates ranging from 2.5% to 5.8%.
Important note: Nebraska is phasing down its top rate over several years.
Nebraska Income Tax Brackets (2026)
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $3,700 | 2.46% |
| $3,700 – $22,170 | 3.51% |
| $22,170 – $35,730 | 5.01% |
| Over $35,730 | 5.84% |
How Self-Employment Tax Works
The federal self-employment tax rate is 15.3% — covering both Social Security (12.4%) and Medicare (2.9%). This is calculated on 92.35% of your net self-employment earnings. For 2026, Social Security tax applies to earnings up to $176,100. You can deduct half of your SE tax when calculating your federal income tax, which reduces your overall tax burden.
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Nebraska Tax Quick Facts
- Income Tax
- Yes
- Tax Type
- graduated
- Top Rate
- 5.84%
- Federal SE Tax
- 15.3%