Sales Tax in Lovelock, Nevada in 2025

The combined sales tax rate for Lovelock, Nevada is 7.100%. Your total sales tax rate combines the Nevada state tax (4.600%) and the Pershing County sales tax (2.500%). Lovelock doesn’t levy a city sales tax, nor a special tax.

We'll walk you through how the sales tax rate is determined for Lovelock and address some common questions you may have. We'll also cover how to collect, audit, and remit sales tax in Lovelock.

Plus, we’ll share the best solution that will ensure you are always compliant across the entire sales tax lifecycle.

Disclaimer: Our sales tax data is updated on a quarterly basis. 

Lovelock Sales Tax Rate 2025

Lovelock is located in Pershing County in Nevada, United States, and has a sales tax rate of 7.100%. This includes local and state sales tax rates.

Here is the breakdown of the Lovelock's sales tax:

Tax Jurisdiction	Sales Tax Rate
State Tax	4.600%
County Tax	2.500%
Combined Rate	7.100%

This rate applies to the following zip codes in Lovelock:

89419

How Does the Lovelock Sales Tax Compare to the Rest of Nevada?

Lovelock has one of the lowest sales tax rates in Nevada. At 7.100%, it is only 0.250% higher than Nevada’s lowest rate (6.850% in places such as Winnemucca).

To contrast, Lovelock’s rate is 1.275% lower than Nevada’s highest rate (8.375% in places such as Boulder City).

The sales tax for most towns and cities in Nevada are somewhere in the middle. For example, Ely has a sales tax rate of 7.725% and Reno has a rate of 8.265%.

To give you a better idea, here’s a comparison of Lovelock sales tax rates with a few other cities in Nevada:

City	Sales Tax Rates
Winnemucca	6.850%
Lovelock	7.100%
Ely	7.725%
Reno	8.265%
Boulder City	8.375%

You can also compare the sales tax rate of Lovelock against the Nevada cities closest in population size:

• Yerington's sales tax rate is 7.100%
• Carlin's sales tax rate is 7.100%

What Creates Sales Tax Nexus in Lovelock?

Lovelock follows the Nevada state sales tax law, as it’s located in Nevada. There are no separate nexus rules specifically for Lovelock other than the Nevada state tax law.

Read More: Check out this detailed guide on Sales Tax in Nevada. Nevada state sales tax nexus rules include:

• Physical Location: Businesses that have an office or establishment in Nevada.

• Affiliate Nexus: Businesses with sales exceeding $100,000 or 200 separate transactions in the preceding or current calendar year.

• Trade Shows: Businesses that sell at more than two events in Nevada during a 12-month period will need to provide a one-time sales tax return.

• Tangible Personal Property: Businesses that engage in the sale, transfer, licensing, lease, rent, or use of taxable tangible personal property in Nevada.

What Products Are Exempt from Lovelock Sales Tax?

These tax exemptions are granted by the Nevada sales tax law and apply to Lovelock as well. (There are no separate exemptions for Lovelock taxpayers.)

• Durable medical, mobility enhancing, and oxygen delivery equipment like wheelchairs, crutches, and nebulizers for a person’s use.

• Prosthetic devices and orthotic appliances like knee braces and artificial limbs.

• Gas, water, and electricity that are delivered through main lines and pipes.

• Personal property used for public works.

• Meals and food products that are sold to students and teachers by schools, student organizations, or parent-teacher associations.

• Farm machinery and equipment like farm tractors.

• Animals and plants for human consumption. This also includes their feed and fertilizers.

Note: The above items are only tax-exempt if you possess one of the following:

• A tax-exemption certificate

• A prescription issued by a licensed provider of health care, within their scope of practice, for human use (for applicable items)

Who Needs a Sales Permit in Lovelock?

A sales tax permit or seller's permit is typically issued by states in the United States. You can apply for one through the Nevada Secretary of State's SilverFlume website. You need a sales permit if you plan to sell any tangible personal property and other taxable services in Lovelock or anywhere in Nevada. As tax rates are different in every county, you’ll have to post a permit in every business location you plan to operate.

How to Collect Sales Tax in Lovelock

Since Nevada is a destination-based sales tax state, the same applies to Lovelock as well. This means sales tax is calculated based on the buyer's ship-to-location rather than the seller's ship-from-location. It applies to all interstate and intrastate sales made to a Nevada delivery address. For instance, if your business is located in San Jose, California, and you sell to a buyer in Lovelock, Nevada, you should charge the Lovelock sales tax rate. Learn more about origin-based and destination-based sales tax sourcing here.

How to File and Pay Sales Tax in Lovelock

Taxpayers have multiple options to file and pay Lovelock sales tax returns:

• You can fill out and mail the tax forms to the Nevada Department of Taxation.

• File tax online: You can file and pay online through the Nevada Tax Center or SilverFlume websites.

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