Nevada Tax Rates, Collections, and Burdens
How does Nevada’s tax code compare? Nevada does not have an individual income tax. Nevada does not have a corporate income tax but does levy a state gross receipts tax. Nevada has a 6.85 percent state sales tax rate and an average combined state and local sales tax rate of 8.24 percent. Nevada has a 0.44 percent effective property tax rate on owner-occupied housing value.
Nevada does not have an estate tax or inheritance tax. Nevada has a 23.81 cents per gallon gas tax rate and a $1.80 cigarette excise tax rate. The State of Nevada collects $5,080 in state and local tax collections per capita. Nevada has $8,925 in state and local debt per capita and has an 82 percent funded ratio of public pension plans. Overall, Nevada’s tax system ranks 7th on our 2024 State Business Tax Climate Index.
Each state’s tax code is a multifaceted system with many moving parts, and Nevada is no exception. The first step towards understanding Nevada’s tax code is knowing the basics. How does Nevada collect tax revenue? Click the tabs below to learn more! You can also explore our state tax maps, which are compiled from our annual publication, Facts & Figures 2024: How Does Your State Compare?