Does Nevada Have State Income Tax?

Published on:

March 3, 2026

Published by:

Meghen Ponder

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Nevada does not impose a state personal income tax, meaning you won’t receive a Nevada tax refund, and there is no Nevada refund status to track for individuals. Learn more about other Nevada state taxes below.

State: Nevada
Website: Learn more about Nevada taxes from the Department of Taxation.
Tax Information: My Nevada Tax
Phone Number: (866) 962-3707

FAQs

Does Nevada have a state income tax?

No, Nevada is one of nine states that do not have an income tax as of tax year 2025.

Does Nevada tax Social Security?

No, because Nevada doesn’t have an income tax, it also does not tax Social Security or any other form of retirement income. Federal taxes on Social Security may still apply.

Does Nevada tax retirement income?

Nevada doesn’t tax retirement income. This means all retirement income, including pension payments, Social Security benefits, and withdrawals from 401(k) plans and IRAs, is free from state taxes.

Do you need to file a tax return in Nevada?

You typically don’t need to file a personal Nevada state income tax return, since the state does not have an income tax. However, many residents will still need to file a federal tax return if their income meets the IRS tax filing threshold (and may be able to claim a federal refund).

Nevada does not have a state corporate income tax either. However, businesses with gross revenues over $4 million must pay the Nevada Commerce Tax. The Commerce Tax return is generally due Aug. 14 or 45 days following the end of the fiscal year.

Does Nevada have a sales tax?

Yes, Nevada has a state sales tax rate of 6.85%. Many counties and cities also have their own local sales tax, so the combined total sales tax rate varies by location.

Is Nevada a tax-free state?

Although Nevada doesn’t tax income, it’s not a tax-free state. Nevada has the following taxes:

• Bank Branch Excise Tax
• Cannabis Tax
• Cigarette & Other Tobacco Products (OTP) Tax
• Commerce Tax
• Consumer Use Tax
• Exhibition Facility Fee (EFF)
• Gold & Silver Excise Tax
• Insurance Premium Tax
• Liquor Tax
• Live Entertainment Tax (LET)
• Lodging Tax
• Modified Business Tax (MBT)
• Net Proceeds of Minerals Tax
• Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing
• Property Tax
• Real Property Transfer Tax (RPTT)
• Sales & Use Tax
• Short-term Lessor Fee
• Tire Surcharge Fee
• Transportation Connection Tax (TCT)

The bottom line

There are no personal Nevada state refunds because Nevada doesn’t have a state income tax. Residents don’t have to file a personal state return for this reason. However, you may need to file a federal tax return, and depending on your situation, you may owe other Nevada taxes, such as sales tax or property tax.

If you need help with your federal tax preparation, TaxAct® can help you e-file quickly and confidently.

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