Nebraska Car Sales Tax Calculator

What you pay in tax when you buy a vehicle in Nebraska, from the statute and the revenue department.

Verified September 21, 2026 · statute and revenue department cross-checked

Vehicle price (USD) Trade-in value (USD) City rate at your registration address

Buying the car is only half the cost. You still owe an annual registration fee.

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What to know about Nebraska

You file Form 6 and pay the county treasurer within 30 days, whether you bought from a dealer or a private seller. The local rate follows your registration address. Separately, Nebraska charges an annual Motor Vehicle Tax based on the original MSRP, which is a different thing from this sales tax.

Sources

Statute: Neb. Rev. Stat. 77-2703

Nebraska Form 6, Sales/Use Tax Statement for Motor Vehicle Sales
“If the state the vehicle was purchased in has reciprocity with Nebraska, the total sales tax paid in that state will be credited toward the total state and local use tax due in Nebraska.”

Nebraska DMV, Motor Vehicle Taxes
“Sales Tax on Motor Vehicles is paid on all motor vehicle purchases. The State rate is 5-1/2%, and local sales tax can vary up to 2.5% more.”

Last verified: September 21, 2026.

Estimates only. Your dealer or the state issues the final bill, and exemptions can change what you owe. This page does not collect or store anything you enter.