Sales tax in Chester, NE
The combined sales tax rate in Chester, NE is about 6.5%. Some local taxes in this state are not yet mapped, so the true rate may be higher.
Estimated from 1 ZIP code covering Chester. Enter your ZIP code in the calculator for a closer figure.
- ZIP code
- 68327, crossing the city line.
- County
- Thayer County
How the combined rate in Chester, NE is made up
Each government below levies its own share. A seller collects them together at the till and passes each share to the authority that levied it.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | state | 5.5% | Oct 1, 2006 | Current jurisdiction rate and boundary files |
| Chester | city | 1% | Apr 1, 2009 | Current jurisdiction rate and boundary files |
| Combined rate | 6.5% | |||
What can change the tax you pay in Chester, NE
- Your exact address. Republic covers only part of this area, so an address inside it is taxed differently from one just outside. A ZIP code is a postal delivery route and was never drawn to follow tax boundaries.
- What you are buying. Categories are not taxed alike. The calculator switches between general merchandise, prepared food and lodging, which are the categories we hold rates for here.
How Chester compares with the rest of Nebraska
Chester's ~6.5% is below what most ZIP codes carry in Nebraska. Of the state's 623 ZIP codes with a figure, 87 land on the same one, 221 carry a lower figure and 315 a higher one. Across Nebraska the combined rate runs from 5.5% to 7.5%. See every city in Nebraska.
| Combined rate | ZIP codes | Which is this city |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5% | 216 | |
| ~7% | 209 | |
| ~6.5% | 87 | Chester |
| ~7.5% | 74 | |
| ~7.25% | 32 |
Counted from ZIP-code figures. A tilde marks a band where some ZIP codes cross a tax boundary and are counted at their most likely rate.
Previous rates
| Jurisdiction | Rate | Applied |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 6.5% | Jan 2023 – Dec 2099 |
| Republic | 2% | Oct 2005 – Dec 2099 |
How sales tax is collected
The seller generally collects the tax from the buyer at the point of sale and passes it to the authorities that levied it. In most states it is added at the till rather than included in the advertised price. Read how sales tax works, including sourcing rules, online purchases and who is required to collect.
Rates last verified: Sep 4, 2026. This is when the source was last read, not when this page was last edited.
TaxAndTips provides informational estimates from published tax-rate data. Actual tax treatment can depend on the product or service, the exact address, the transaction, exemption status and applicable law. For official obligations, consult the taxing authority or a qualified tax professional.
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