LINCOLN — Tax credits to offset property taxes owed to local K-12 school districts are now automatically applied. However, Nebraskans still need to file for income tax credits for community colleges for additional relief each year.

State lawmakers opted to “front-load” the tax credits for property taxes paid to K-12 schools in August, beginning with tax statements that went out in December, lowering property tax obligations. But Nebraskans seeking similar relief on property taxes paid last year to community colleges — before the state largely took over funding them — still need to take the extra step of requesting a refund via their tax returns by April 15.

This includes the last round of general fund community college property taxes, as well as capital improvements or bonds assessed in December 2023 that most taxpayers paid throughout 2024.

Under current law, the income tax credits for property taxes paid to community colleges are set to be available each year, but must be filed for one year after payment.

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