Nebraska Earned Income Tax Credit
EITC is a tax benefit for working people who earn lower or moderate incomes. According to the Nebraska Department of Revenue, Nebraska offers a refundable state earned income tax credit (EITC) equal to 10% of the federal EITC.1 If a family qualifies for a $2,000 federal EITC, they can claim an additional $200 on their state income tax bill.
Nebraska’s EITC is a refundable tax credit, meaning that if it exceeds the amount of tax owed, they will get a refund for the rest of the credit.
| NO. OF CHILD | EITC |
|---|---|
| 0 | $65 |
| 1 | $433 |
| 2 | $715 |
| 3 or more | $805 |
FAQ
Can I get a refund if I owe no tax in Nebraska?
If your Nebraska EITC is $805 and you owe $0 in state income tax, and you receive the full $805 as a refund as illustrated in the table below:
| Sample Calculation | Amount |
|---|---|
| Nebraska EITC | $805 |
| Tax Owed | $0 |
| Refundable Credit | $805 |
How do I claim the Nebraska EITC?
To claim the credit, file your Nebraska individual income tax return (Form 1040N) and follow the earned income credit instructions that come with the form. You must have claimed the federal EITC.
Nebraska Department of Revenue
(402) 471-5729
Sources & notes
Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:
Footnotes
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Nebraska Department of Revenue, 2025 Individual Income Tax booklet . ↩
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