Americans for Tax Reform: LB 1124 Amendment Would Still Cost Consumers, Businesses
March 06, 2026
March 06, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on March 4, 2026, by Jack Baum:
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LB 1124 Amendment Would Still Cost Consumers, Businesses
Nebraska lawmakers are currently considering legislation that would dramatically increase taxes on cigarettes and vape products. LB 1124 would more than double the state's cigarette tax, from 64 cents per pack to $1.64, and triple the tax on vape products from 10 percent of wholes . . .
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LB 1124 Amendment Would Still Cost Consumers, Businesses
Nebraska lawmakers are currently considering legislation that would dramatically increase taxes on cigarettes and vape products. LB 1124 would more than double the state's cigarette tax, from 64 cents per pack to $1.64, and triple the tax on vape products from 10 percent of wholes . . .