Tax revenue pays for a number of critical services throughout Nebraska including public parks, roads, schools, and social services. When considering making tax cuts, as suggested in LB 357 this 104th legislative season, it is important to ensure that the revenue lost from tax cuts does not result in…...
Impact of State Tax Changes on Children and Families
Collective investments in things like roads, schools, and parks are critical components of a thriving community. These things wouldn’t be possible without revenue to make these investments and that revenue comes from taxes. Many have seen or heard about the recent income tax cuts that Kansas has made, resulting…...
Earned Income Tax Credit Offers Significant Relief for Children and Families
The Nebraska Legislature is currently considering LB 956, a bill which would provide targeted tax cuts to low-income working families. Voices for Children supports this expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) because it is good for children and families. In 2007, Nebraska expanded the EITC to 10% of…...
A Balanced Approach to Tax Reform
This week, the Tax Modernization Committee held a working session and started to dig in to the challenge of taking a comprehensive look at our state’s tax code and making recommendations on ways to improve it. The committee heard from speakers about income, corporate, and property taxes and how Nebraska…...
Create a Tax Modernization Commission – Support LB 613
February 19, 2013 To: Members of the Executive Board From: Carolyn Rooker, Executive Director Re: Support for LB 613: Creation of the Tax Modernization Commission In Nebraska, we pride ourselves on having built “the Good Life” for our children and families. The high quality of life that we enjoy…...
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