The Nevada state sales tax rate is 6.85% in 2026. When county and city taxes are added, the combined rate ranges from 6.85% in areas with no local additions up to 8.375% in the highest-taxed jurisdictions. The most populated areas of Nevada — including Clark County — have a combined rate of 8.375%.
Nevada has no state income tax and relies heavily on sales tax and gaming revenue. Clark County (Las Vegas) has additional taxes pushing the rate to 8.375%, one of the higher rates in the western US.
💡 Quick Reference: $100 purchase in Nevada at the average combined rate costs approximately $107.61 after tax. Use the calculator above to find the exact amount for any county or city in Nevada.
Groceries in Nevada are exempt from Nevada sales tax. Clothing purchases are taxable at full rate. Prescription drugs and medical devices are generally exempt from sales tax in Nevada, as they are in most US states.
Common Nevada Sales Tax Exemptions
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Prescription Medicine
Prescription drugs are fully exempt from Nevada sales tax.
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Grocery Food
Unprepared groceries are exempt from Nevada sales tax in Nevada.
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Manufacturing Equipment
Equipment used directly in manufacturing is generally exempt.
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Agricultural Supplies
Seeds, livestock, and farm feed are generally exempt in Nevada.
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Clothing
Clothing is taxable at full rate in Nevada.
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Textbooks
Textbooks for educational use are often exempt or reduced rate.
How Does Nevada Sales Tax Work?
Sales tax in Nevada is collected at the point of purchase by retailers and remitted to the Nevada Department of Revenue. The total rate you pay is the sum of the Nevada state rate (6.85%) plus any applicable county and city rates in your location.
Businesses with a physical presence in Nevada — including offices, warehouses, or employees — have sales tax nexus and must collect and remit Nevada sales tax. Since the 2018 Supreme Court ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair, remote sellers with $100,000+ in Nevada annual sales or 200+ Nevada transactions must also register and collect Nevada sales tax even without a physical presence.
📅 Nevada Sales Tax Filing: Returns are typically due on the 20th of the month following the reporting period. Filing frequency (monthly, quarterly, or annual) is assigned by the Nevada Department of Revenue based on your sales volume. File and pay online through the Nevada state tax portal.
The Nevada state sales tax rate is 6.85% in 2026. With county and city additions, combined rates range from 6.85% to 8.375% depending on your location. The most common combined rate in populated Nevada counties is around 7.61%. Use the calculator above to find the exact rate for your specific county and city.
Groceries in Nevada are exempt from Nevada sales tax. This applies to unprepared food items purchased at grocery stores. Prepared food (restaurant meals, hot food from a deli counter) is generally taxed at the full combined rate regardless of state grocery exemptions.
To calculate Nevada sales tax, multiply your purchase amount by the combined rate (as a decimal). For example, a $200 purchase in Clark County at 8.375%: $200 × 0.8375 = $16.75 in sales tax, making the total $216.75. Or simply use the free Nevada sales tax calculator at the top of this page.
Yes, if you meet Nevada’s economic nexus threshold. Remote sellers must collect and remit Nevada sales tax if they have $100,000 or more in Nevada sales or 200+ separate Nevada transactions in a calendar year. This applies to all online sellers including Amazon FBA sellers, Shopify stores, and marketplace sellers. Marketplace facilitators like Amazon, Etsy, and eBay collect and remit on behalf of their sellers in Nevada.
Most services are not subject to Nevada sales tax, which primarily applies to the sale of tangible personal property. However, certain services are taxable in Nevada — including some digital services, repair services, and services that are inseparable from a taxable product. Consult the Nevada Department of Revenue or a tax professional for guidance on specific service types.
The highest combined sales tax rate in Nevada is 8.375%, which occurs in areas with the maximum local tax additions on top of the 6.85% state base rate. The lowest rate is the state base rate of 6.85% in areas with no local taxes. See the county-by-county table above for the exact rate in each area of Nevada.