Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.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.
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.
- Economic 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. 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.
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.
Is Clothing Taxable in Nevada?
Yes, clothing, jewelry, and other apparel are taxable in Nevada.
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.
- 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?
No, separately stated shipping charges are not included in the sale and are not subject to sales tax.
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.
