Follow the steps to successfully fill out the NE Form 51 online.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Begin by entering your Nebraska ID number in the designated field at the top of the form.
3. Fill in the tax period for which you are filing. This is typically September 30 of the current year.
4. Enter the name and location address of your organization along with the mailing address if different.
5. In line 1, record the total number of lottery or raffle tickets sold during the tax period.
6. Line 2 requires you to input the number of free lottery or raffle tickets issued during that period.
7. Calculate the total number of tickets by adding lines 1 and 2, and enter this amount in line 3.
8. For line 4, specify the cost per single ticket for sale; this should not reflect any discounts.
9. Enter the total value of cash prizes to be awarded in line 5.
10. For line 6, provide the total fair market value of merchandise prizes to be awarded.
11. Calculate the total lottery/raffle gross proceeds by multiplying the number of tickets from line 3 by the cost from line 4, and enter it in line 7.
12. For line 8, multiply the total proceeds from line 7 by 0.02 to determine the tax due.
13. If applicable, enter any previous balance with interest on line 9.
14. Finally, calculate the total balance due on line 10, which includes the tax from line 8 and any previous balance.
15. Sign the form where indicated, providing the date and contact information.
16. Once completed, save your changes, download a copy for your records, and print if necessary before submission.

Complete your NE Form 51 online today to ensure compliance and timely submission.