Taxes in Papillion
Papillion's tax picture combines an above-state-median effective property tax rate with Nebraska's real, statewide graduated income tax structure.
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Learn moreAn above-state-median property tax rate
Papillion's effective property tax rate ran approximately 1.79% per Ownwell -- above the Ownwell-cited Nebraska state median (~1.39%), with real, disclosed zip-level variation (approximately $5,271 to $5,969 in annual bills).
Nebraska's real, graduated income tax
Nebraska taxes income across 3 brackets from 2.46% up to a 4.55% top rate above $24,760 single/$49,520 MFJ for 2026 -- glide-pathing toward a scheduled 3.99% in 2027.
Complete Social Security and military-retirement exemptions
Nebraska exempts Social Security income 100% (since 2024) and military retirement income 100% (since 2022) -- directly relevant given Papillion's Sarpy County / Offutt-area location.
Key takeaways
- Papillion's effective property tax rate (~1.79%) runs above the NE state median.
- Nebraska's 3-bracket 2.46%-4.55% income tax (2026) applies statewide, glide-pathing toward 3.99% in 2027.
- Social Security and military retirement income are both 100% exempt from Nebraska state tax.
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