Ultimate Nevada Sales Tax Guide

In this guide, we'll cover all the essentials you need to know about Nevada sales tax. 

We'll explore how you can calculate sales tax rates for counties and cities in Nevada and answer a few other common questions you might have. 

We'll also show you how to collect and file sales tax in Nevada. And if sales tax filing looks like a lot of work, we’ll also share a white glove sales tax solution to help you stay compliant throughout the entire sales tax lifecycle. 

Nevada Sales Tax Rate Range 2023

Nevada has a state sales tax rate of 4.600%. 

In addition to the state tax, counties and cities can also impose additional local taxes. The local sales tax rates usually range from 2.250% to 3.775%.

For example, Winnemucca, a city in Humboldt County, has a sales tax rate of 6.850%. This includes a state tax of 4.600% and a 2.250% county sales tax. 

The highest Nevada sales tax rate is 8.375% in cities like Henderson and Las Vegas.

How to Calculate Sales Tax in Nevada

You need to add these rates to calculate Nevada sales tax rate accurately:

• State tax
• Local sales tax (also known as county/city tax)

For instance, let’s calculate the sales tax rate of Las Vegas City.

• Nevada state sales tax of 4.600%
• Clark County sales tax of 3.775%

This brings the total sales tax to 8.375%.

Select your Nevada city here and get a comprehensive breakdown of your city’s sales tax rates.

Sales Tax Rates in Nevada by County

Let’s take a look at the sales tax rate in various Nevada counties:

Next, let’s check out how sales tax is collected in Nevada.

Collecting Sales Tax in Nevada

Here are the answers to some common questions you may have:

Do I have to Collect Nevada Sales Tax from Customers?

You may need to collect sales tax if you: 

• Have a sales tax nexus in Nevada.
• Sell taxable products or services in Nevada.

What Creates a Sales Tax Nexus in Nevada?

Factors that create sales nexus in Nevada are:

• Physical Location: If you have an office or establishment in Nevada, you’ll have to collect sales tax.
• Affiliate Nexus: If you have sales exceeding $100,000 or 200 separate transactions in the preceding or current calendar year, you should collect sales tax.
• Trade Shows and Exhibitions: You need to provide a one-time sales tax return if you sell at more than two events in Nevada during a 12-month period.
• Tangible Personal Property: If you engage in the sale, transfer, licensing, lease, rent, or use of taxable tangible personal property in Nevada, you’ll have a sales nexus in Nevada.

Do I Have to Collect Sales Tax from Nevada Customers if I Sell on Amazon, Walmart, Ebay, or Etsy?

No, Nevada has a Marketplace Facilitator law in place. 

What does this mean?

This law requires marketplaces like Amazon and eBay to collect sales tax on behalf of the retailers that sell on their platforms. 

But if you have a physical presence or any other sales nexus in the state, you must register with the Nevada Department of Taxation to collect sales taxes.

Learn more about marketplace facilitator sales tax law here.

Taxable Products in Nevada

Nevada imposes sales tax on most tangible personal property and services like clothing and furniture. 

However, the state avoids imposing sales tax on items like prepared food, newspapers, and credit sales charges.

Let’s take a detailed look at how goods and services are taxed in Nevada.

Are Groceries Taxable in Nevada? 

No, groceries are tax-exempt in Nevada.

To know more, read how groceries are taxed across the country here. 

Is Clothing Taxable in Nevada?

Yes, clothing, jewelry, and other apparel are taxable in Nevada. 

Find out how clothing is taxed in the US here.

Are Digital Products Taxable in Nevada?

No. 

Digital products sold electronically or by load and leave are tax-exempt in the state. However, if it’s shipped into Nevada or transferred through disks and USBs, it may be subject to sales tax. 

Is Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Taxable in Nevada?

SaaS isn't taxable in Nevada unless it’s shipped into the state or transferred via storage devices.

Are Services Taxable in Nevada?

Services that help complete the retail sale of tangible personal property are taxable. But services like repairing or installation are tax-exempt if they are separately stated on the customer’s invoice. 

Tax-exempt Items

These are some of the goods that are tax-exempt in Nevada:

• 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 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:

• A tax-exemption certificate OR
• A prescription issued by a licensed provider of health care, within their scope of practice, for human use (for applicable items). 

How to Register for a Nevada Seller's Permit

You can register for a Nevada sales tax permit online through the Nevada Secretary of State's SilverFlume website.

Check out how to register for a sales tax permit in the United States.

Do I Need a Nevada Sales Tax Permit if I’m only a Wholesaler? 

Yes, wholesalers who intend to sell taxable products and services in Nevada must obtain a seller’s permit. 

If you plan to resell, you can obtain a resale certificate to buy items for resale without paying sales tax.

Do I Need a Nevada Seller's Permit if I Only Sell Temporarily in the State?

Yes, you need to obtain a seller’s permit even if you sell temporarily in the state.

How to Collect Sales Tax in Nevada

Nevada is a destination-based sales tax state. 

This means that if you make taxable sales to buyers in Nevada, you should collect sales tax at the sales tax rate of the buyer’s ship-to location.

Should You Collect Sales Tax on Shipping Charges in Nevada? 

You don’t need to collect sales tax on shipping and postal charges if it’s stated separately on the customer’s invoice. 

Check out how sales tax is calculated on shipping charges in every US state.

How to File and Pay Sales Tax in Nevada

Based on your taxable sales, you may be asked to file your sales tax return quarterly, monthly, or annually. 

You can file and pay Nevada sales taxes in multiple ways:

• File sales tax by mail: 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.
  
• Let Zamp handle your Nevada sales tax so you never have to worry about a sales tax return again! 

Learn how to file and pay sales tax in other US states here.

Next, let’s find answers to a few FAQs regarding Nevada sales taxes. 

FAQs on Paying and Filing Nevada Sales Tax

Here are some commonly asked questions and their answers:

1. What Is Use Tax?

Use tax is imposed when you don’t pay sales tax on the tangible personal property or service you bought.

This happens when you:

• Buy furniture, equipment, or supplies from an out-of-state vendor via the Internet, mail, or toll-free numbers. 
• Purchase an off-highway vehicle in another state and sign an affidavit affirming that the vehicle will be used and stored in Nevada.
• Are an out-of-state resident who buys a vehicle or aircraft from another state to use or store it in Nevada.

2. I Didn’t Collect Any Nevada Sales Tax During This Period. Do I still Need to File a Return?

Yes, you need to file a return even if you didn’t collect any sales tax for the specific period.

3. Is Nevada Part of the Streamlined Sales Tax Project?

Yes, Nevada became a full-time Streamlined Sales Tax Project member in 2008.

But what’s that?

Streamlined Sales Tax Project aims to simplify and create uniform sales as well as use tax administration for businesses operating in multiple US states.

4. Does Nevada Offer a Sales Tax Holiday?

Nevada offers a sales tax holiday on Nevada Day for members or relatives of the Nevada National Guard. Although Nevada Day falls on October 31, it’s to be observed on the last Friday of October. 

Sales tax holidays will be effective on the last Friday and the following Saturday and Sunday. Active members or their relatives can request a refund of tangible personal property purchased on these days. 

4. Can I Get a Collection Allowance on My Nevada Sales Tax?

If you file sales tax returns on time, you can get a collection allowance of 0.25% of the total sales tax collected. 

However, collection allowance only applies to sales tax and not use tax. 

5. What Is the Penalty for Filing and/or Paying Nevada Sales Tax Late?

In Nevada, your penalty percentage depends on the days you were late to file and pay sales tax. 

Here’s how you can be penalized for late filings and payments:

Additionally, you may also have to pay up to 0.75% percent interest for every month you’re late. 

6. Can I Get an Extension on Filing My Nevada Sales Tax Return? 

Yes, you can request a maximum of a month’s extension to file and pay your sales tax.

7. How Often will I Be Required to File and Pay Sales tax in Nevada?

You’ll have to file your returns on a monthly basis and pay it on or before the last day of the following month. 

But if you:

• Have sales of less than $10,000 per month, you can file quarterly.
• Had sales of less than $1,500 in the previous year, you can request to change your file frequency to annually. 

8. Nevada Sales Tax Due Dates

Nevada returns are due the last day of the month following the month being reported. 

The monthly frequency dates are:

Let’s take a look at the Nevada quarterly sales tax filing due dates:

The annual return for 2023 will be due on January 31, 2024.

Let The Experts Handle Your Sales Taxes

Are sales tax filings eating away your time?

That’s why you need a sales tax expert like Zamp!

Zamp offers a seamless white-glove solution that not only ensures precise tax calculations but also streamlines the entire registration and filing process with a single click. You can bid adieu to sales tax concerns and give full attention to your business.

Take your first step to a hassle-free sales tax journey with Zamp today!