OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A proposed tax cut for corporations and a tax credit for parents grieving a stillborn child have won initial approval from Nebraska lawmakers, who criticized parts of the package but still gave it strong support.
The measure advanced 41-1 Tuesday in the first of three required votes, after hours of public debate spread over two days. The bill combines several proposals, including a gradual reduction in the top corporate income tax rate.
Backers argued that the top corporate rate, 7.81%, should be lowered to match the top individual income tax rate of 6.84%.
Under current law, many small businesses in Nebraska are allowed to file as individuals rather than corporations.