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Nebraska Advantage Microenterprise Tax Credit – Farm and Agriculture

A 20% refundable state income tax credit for agricultural microenterprise owners who increase employee compensation. Farmers and livestock operators with assets exceeding $500,000 may qualify for specialty categories: meat processing, aquaculture, agritourism, fruits/herbs/vegetables/nuts, dried fruit, organic crops, nursery crops.

About this program

Visit the program website for full details.

Eligibility

Owner or part-owner of a Nebraska agricultural or food production business with five or fewer employees. Farmers and livestock operators with more than $500,000 in assets may only claim credits for specialty categories.

Requirements

  • Business must have 5 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
  • Owner must be actively involved in daily operations
  • Standard net worth cap of $500,000 (special rules for farmers with assets over $500,000 limited to specialty categories)