While one Nebraska legislator wants to raise the tax on tobacco products, another wants to place a flat tax on every transaction at a cigar store in the Cornhusker State. To kick off this year’s legislative session, State Sen. Ken Schilz filed LB 727, which seeks a one percent tax on each sale of tobacco at any retailer holding a cigar shop license. It would be treated just like any other sales and use taxes, with the revenue being deposited in the state’s general fund. The bill has been referred to the legislature’s Revenue Committee for further discussion.
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