Nebraska Tax Rates. The Nebraska (NE) state sales tax rate is currently 5.5%. Depending on local municipalities, the total tax rate can be as high as 7% but food and prescription drugs are exempt. Nebraska is listed in Kiplingerâs 2011 10 Tax-Unfriendly States for Retirees.
Yes. To be eligible for Medicare when you have a green card, but are not yet a U.S. citizen, you must have lived in the U.S. for at least 5 continuous years and you've met your 40 quarters of working life in the U.S. and paying FICA taxes.o be eligible for Medicare when you have a green card, but are not yet a U.S. citizen, you must have lived in the U.S. for at least 5 continuous years and you've met your 40 quarters of working life in the U.S. and paying FICA taxes.
Once you receive your green card, carry it with you at all times for identification purposes. While permanent resident status continues as long as you live in the U.S., your green card is valid for 10 years. You are required to renew it before the expiration date. Immigration and Naturalization (INS) can revoke your green card if you are convicted of crimes including murder, terrorist activities, sexual assault, drug/gun trafficking, theft, and fraud.