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Top CPA Firms in Nebraska
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CPA Services in Nebraska
Nebraska has a strong, stable economy built on agriculture, food processing, financial services (Omaha is Warren Buffett’s hometown and a significant insurance hub), and healthcare. The state has been actively reducing its income tax rates as part of a multi-year reform plan, with ambitions to eventually phase out the income tax entirely.
Nebraska CPAs are highly experienced in agricultural income planning, including commodity hedging, conservation reserve program payments, and farmland succession strategies. For Omaha and Lincoln-area businesses, CPAs provide guidance on financial services industry taxation, multi-state operations, and the employee benefit and retirement planning needs of the state’s significant corporate sector.
Top 6 CPA Firms in Nebraska
Ranked by our editorial scoring system based on verified ratings and review volume
#1
Bland & Associates
★★★★☆ (107 reviews)
📍 450 Regency Pkwy #340, Omaha, NE 68114
📞 (402) 397-8822
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#2
Boone & Associates
★★★★☆ (84 reviews)
📍 11225 Davenport St #108, Omaha, NE 68154
📞 (402) 320-3825
Certified Public AccountantBookkeepingTax Preparation
#3
W. E. Stevens, P.C.
★★★★☆ (52 reviews)
📍 16850 Frances St #100, Omaha, NE 68130
📞 (402) 932-8815
Certified Public AccountantBookkeepingIncome Tax Help AssociationPayroll
#4
DeBoer & Associates PC, Certified Public Accountants
★★★★☆ (42 reviews)
📍 17330 Wright St # 100, Omaha, NE 68130
📞 (402) 333-5200
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#5
Infinity CPA Group LLC
★★★★☆ (29 reviews)
📍 14769 California St # 4, Omaha, NE 68154
📞 (402) 933-5230
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#6
McFarlin & Brokke PC
★★★★★ (15 reviews)
📍 14400 Branch St suite 501, Omaha, NE 68154
📞 (402) 341-9441
Certified Public AccountantAccountingBusiness Management ConsultantAccountant
🏆 How We Selected These Firms
Our editorial team evaluates CPA firms across Nebraska using a proprietary scoring model that considers:
✓ Google rating — only firms with 4.0 stars or higher are eligible
✓ Review volume — scored using a logarithmic formula to reward genuine review depth
✓ Verified address — firms must have a confirmed physical location
✓ No paid placements — rankings are editorial only, never paid
Last updated: 2025 | Data sourced from verified public business listings
Nebraska CPA & Tax FAQ
Q: What is Nebraska’s income tax rate?
Nebraska has been on a multi-year path to reduce its income tax to a flat rate of 3.99% by 2027. For recent tax years, the top rate has been approximately 5.84%, with further reductions each year. Nebraska taxes residents on all income and non-residents on Nebraska-source income.
Q: How does Nebraska tax agricultural income?
Nebraska farmers and ranchers face both federal and state income tax on farm income. Nebraska recognizes federal provisions like cash basis accounting, installment sales, and special depreciation rules for farm assets. Nebraska has an agricultural machinery and equipment sales tax exemption. Farm estate planning is particularly important in Nebraska given the high value of agricultural land.
Q: What are Nebraska’s sales tax rates?
Nebraska has a 5.5% state sales tax, with cities able to add up to 2% local tax. Nebraska taxes most goods and some services — including cable, satellite, and digital streaming services. Prescription drugs and most grocery food items are exempt. Nebraska has been expanding its sales tax base to include more services in recent years.
Q: Does Nebraska have an estate tax?
Nebraska is one of six states that still impose an inheritance tax. The Nebraska inheritance tax is imposed on the recipient of inherited property, with rates depending on the relationship to the deceased: immediate family faces a minimal rate; close relatives face 1%; remote relatives face 13%; and others face 18%. The inheritance tax can be significant for certain beneficiaries.
Q: What business incentives does Nebraska offer?
Nebraska’s ImagiNE Nebraska Act provides tax incentives for businesses that create new full-time jobs and make capital investments. The incentives include refundable credits against income tax and sales tax paid, investment tax credits, and workforce development credits. Nebraska has used these incentives to attract data centers, manufacturing facilities, and technology companies.
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