Nevada Sales Tax Rate Table
Nevada statewide sales tax rate: 6.85%. Local governments in Nevada may add their own sales tax on top of the state rate, so the total rate you charge depends on the address of the sale. Combined state and local rates average about 8.24%. Nevada’s sales tax is administered by the Nevada Department of Taxation.
Rates reviewed August 2026. State rates reflect statutory rates in effect as of July 1, 2026. Local rates change frequently — always confirm the rate for the exact delivery address before you file.
Nevada Sales Tax Rates at a Glance
| Statewide sales tax rate | 6.85% |
|---|---|
| Local sales taxes | Yes — up to 1.53% additional |
| Average local rate | 1.39% |
| Average combined rate | 8.24% |
| Administered by | Nevada Department of Taxation |
| Registration document | Nevada Sales and Use Tax Permit |
| Rate data reviewed | August 2026 |
How Local Sales Tax Works in Nevada
Nevada counties add local school support and other county option taxes on top of the 6.85% state rate. Rates are set at county level rather than by city, so the rate changes at county lines. Clark County, covering Las Vegas, sits at the top of the range.
Which Nevada Rate Should You Charge?
Nevada is destination-sourced, so the county rate that applies is the one covering the address where the buyer takes delivery.
What Nevada Taxes — and What It Doesn’t
Groceries for home consumption and prescription drugs are exempt. Prepared food is taxable. Most services are untaxed, which keeps Nevada’s base relatively narrow despite the high combined rate.
Look Up an Exact Nevada Sales Tax Rate
Publishing a fixed list of every Nevada city and county rate would be out of date within weeks, so we do not reproduce one here. The Department of Taxation publishes a county-by-county sales and use tax rate chart showing the state and county components. Open the official Nevada Department of Taxation website at tax.nv.gov and use its rate lookup for the exact delivery address.
Registering to Collect Sales Tax in Nevada
Before you can legally charge Nevada sales tax you need to be registered with the Nevada Department of Taxation and hold a Nevada Sales and Use Tax Permit. Our sales tax application service files the paperwork for you. See the Nevada sales tax application page for what Nevada asks for.
Ready to register in Nevada? Apply for your Nevada sales tax permit online – it only takes a few minutes.
Nevada Sales Tax Rate FAQs
What is the sales tax rate in Nevada?
The Nevada statewide rate is 6.85%. With local taxes added, the total rate at a given address is typically higher — the average combined rate is about 8.24% and local add-ons can reach 1.53%.
Do I need a permit before I collect sales tax in Nevada?
Yes. Collecting sales tax without a valid Nevada Sales and Use Tax Permit is not permitted in Nevada. Register first, then start charging tax. You can apply for your Nevada sales tax permit here.
Do remote and online sellers have to collect Nevada sales tax?
Generally yes, once you cross Nevada’s economic nexus threshold or have a physical presence in the state. Marketplace facilitators such as Amazon and Etsy usually collect on their own sales, but sales through your own website normally remain your responsibility. See our sales tax registration overview for how nexus works.
How often do Nevada sales tax rates change?
The statewide rate changes rarely — local rates change far more often, frequently on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October. Confirm the current rate with the Nevada Department of Taxation before filing a return.
Sales Tax Rates in Other States
Compare every state on our state sales and use tax rate hub, or check a neighbouring state:
- California sales tax rate table
- Arizona sales tax rate table
- Utah sales tax rate table
- Oregon sales tax rate table
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