Instructions
Nebraska Schedule II. This schedule is provided to assist in the preparation of your
Nebraska
Tobacco Products Tax Return, Form
56. Enter your name, ID number, and tax period in the space
provided. If additional space is required to list all imports and exports of snuff, attach a schedule with the
same information.
The schedule containing the same format and information may be submitted using electronic media, such
as a CD. Attach the completed schedule to Form 56 and return it to the Nebraska Department of Revenue.
Snuff. Snuff is any finely cut, ground, or powdered tobacco that is not intended to be smoked and includes
“moist snuff” that is intended to be placed in the mouth and “dry snuff” that is intended to be inhaled or
sniffed through the nose.
Specific Instructions
Snuff Imported. Enter the requested information for each shipment of snuff imported into Nebraska
during the month for which Form 56 is being filed.
Snuff Manufactured and Sold in Nebraska. Persons who manufacture snuff in Nebraska and sell
the snuff to individuals and retailers in this state must include these sales on Form 56, Schedule II, for the
same tax period as the Form 56 is being filed.
Brand Name. Do not list the different varieties of any particular brand of snuff. For example, Red Seal
snuff comes in four long cut varieties: Wintergreen, Mint, Natural, and Straight. For reporting purposes
the different varieties can all be reported under the brand name Red Seal.
Column A. Enter the total number of containers of each brand of snuff imported and manufactured and sold.
Column B. Enter the exact net weight of the container as listed by the manufacturer. Example: .47, .82,
1.2, or 1.5 ounces.
Column C. Multiply the number of containers in Column A by the number of ounces in Column B and
enter the total number of ounces in Column C.
Line 1. Enter the exact total number of ounces on Form 56, line 6.
Exports to Other States. Enter the requested information for each customer to whom you have exported
snuff during the month for which the Form 56 is being filed.
Line 2. Enter the exact total number of ounces on Form 56, line 7.