LINCOLN, Neb. (RFD News) — Nebraska farm groups are raising concerns about possible changes to the state’s tax system, including the future of sales tax exemptions for agriculture.
The Nebraska Farm Bureau opposes removing exemptions for agricultural inputs and products, while Gov. Jim Pillen says his plan to broaden the sales tax base would focus on bringing more services into the system, not taxing farm equipment.
“I’ve been accused just yesterday that I’m talking about a sales tax on implements. It never crossed our mind. It’s crazy. So no, let’s have a broadened sales tax where all Nebraskans participate.”
Pillen said his office has also not proposed taxing agricultural inputs as state leaders consider changes to Nebraska’s tax structure.
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