Nebraska's yearly state tax delinquency balances

Since 2016, Nebraska has seen a 124% increase in the total amount of unpaid state taxes. From 2024 to 2025, the balance of unpaid taxes has increased by 15% or $41 million.

Since 2016, Nebraska has seen a 124% increase in the total amount of unpaid state taxes. From 2024 to 2025, the balance of unpaid taxes has increased by 15% or $41 million. Individual categories of taxes-- such as individual income and sales and use taxes-- all contribute to a steady rise in delinquent tax balances.

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Data for fiscal year 2025 is from early yearly Auditor of Public Accounts audit findings released to the Department of Revenue. Delinquent partnership income tax was not tracked prior to fiscal year 2024.

Chart: Macy ByarsSource: Nebraska Auditor of Public AccountsGet the dataCreated with Datawrapper