August 18, 2021

Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Modernizing Nebraska Tax Codes and Supporting Innovation to Advance the Prosperity of Nebraska



Prepared on behalf of Blueprint Nebraska, this study quantifies the economic and fiscal impacts of various tax policy changes along with labor force attractions and research development (R&D) programs. The tax policy changes included individual income tax, corporate income tax, sales tax, and an array of incentives programs. These programs intend to increase R&D by doubling tax credits, forgive student loans to attract highly skilled workers and manufacturing workers, eliminate the inheritance tax, and provide funds for strategic property tax relief.

Using the Tax-PI model, REMI deduced prospective numbers to demonstrate the effects of these policy changes over the next ten years. Key findings included: number of new jobs created; population increases attracted and retained; GSP; investment activity; personal income; strategic tax relief revenue; and total state government revenues.

Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Modernizing Nebraska Tax Codes and Supporting Innovation to Advance the Prosperity of Nebraska, REMI [Full PDF]