Nebraska For Us, local taxpayers urge federal leaders to prioritize fairer policies on Tax Day

OMAHA, Nebraska (April 15, 2026)—The first tax filing deadline since the passage of the Republican Tax Law is officially here, and it underscores the massive disparity in who is receiving the most benefits. Congressmen Don Bacon and Mike Flood voted in favor of the law—designed to disproportionately benefit the ultra-wealthy. Unfortunately, it has not created meaningful relief for the working class as consumers face rising prices across the board.

“Gas is up, health insurance premiums are soaring, and groceries are way too expensive,” Nebraska For Us State Director Angie Lauritsen said. “No gimmicky promises will take away from the real pain Nebraskans are feeling every day. Congressional Republicans plan to vote on a meaningless resolution celebrating this law Wednesday, but few Nebraskans are finding themselves in a celebratory mood after grappling with increasing costs the past year.”

Meanwhile, a new report from Americans for Tax Fairness found billions of dollars in net worth growth among Nebraska’s billionaires since November 2024 while affordability challenges have grown for the working class and consumer sentiment falls to a record low.

“Every day, it is getting harder and harder for us to make ends meet,” Omaha small business owner Chelsea Pierre said. “Our state’s federal leaders need to prioritize policies that are making life and work more affordable while also not hurting businesses at the same time.”

Rather than vote on a meaningless resolution, Nebraska For Us is using this Tax Day to urge our federal delegation to focus on getting tariff refunds for constituents, restore funding for Medicaid and SNAP, bring back health care tax credits, and lower gas prices. Inflation is expected to continue rising, meaning all of us will continue feeling the pinch until Congress does more to lower costs.