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Tax Reform Could Help Economy

Tax Reform Could Help Economy

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Several economists say the strong state economy could get even stronger if the Nebraska legislature would update the state tax system.
Economist John Anderson with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says the Unicameral could bring in more revenue if it began charging a sales tax on services. . .

 

Eric Thompson, who is Director of the Bureau of Business Research at UNL, calls the Nebraska tax system typical among the states. . .

 
A report produced by the Bureau of Business Research suggests broadening the state sales tax base in order to lower state income taxes.

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