Nevada Tax: Guide to Income, Sales, Property, and Retirement Taxes

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Nevada state tax: Overview

Navigating the complexities of state taxes can be daunting, but understanding Nevada's tax landscape is essential for residents and newcomers alike.

In this guide, we'll explore key components of The Silver State's tax system, from income and sales taxes to property taxes and retirement benefits.

Nevada is a great place if you're looking to keep more of your income. There’s no state income tax at all, and property taxes tend to be on the lower side compared to other states.

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It also keeps things simple when it comes to estate planning. There are no estate or inheritance taxes, so you can pass things on without added tax concerns.

In the news: Kiplinger recently named Nevada the most tax-friendly state for middle-class families. Check out the full report here: Best State for Middle-Class Families Who Hate Paying Taxes.

[Data for this state tax guide was gathered from a number of sources including the Census Bureau, the state’s government website, the Sales Tax Handbook, and the Tax Foundation. Property taxes are cited as a rate percentage rather than the assessed value.]

Nevada state income tax

Nevada is one of nine states that have no personal income tax.

Nevada retirement taxes

Nevada is one of the states with no income tax, so you don’t need to worry about having any of your retirement income taxed on the state level. There are no estate or inheritances taxes to worry about in Nevada either.

Social Security: Not taxable
Pensions: Not taxable
401(k) and IRA Distributions: Not taxable

Nevada sales tax

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Nevada has a state sales tax rate of 4.6%. Localities can add as much as 3.775%, and the average combined rate is 8.24%, according to the Tax Foundation.

Groceries: Exempt
Clothing: Taxable
Motor Vehicles: Taxable
Prescription Drugs: Exempt

Nevada typically offers a yearly sales tax holiday in October. According to the Nevada Department of Taxation, the "period of tax exemption includes the Friday on which Nevada Day is observed and the Saturday and Sunday immediately following."

Nevada property tax rate

In Nevada, the median property tax rate is 0.49% of assessed home value, according to the Tax Foundation.

Nevada gas tax

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Gasoline	$0.23 per gallon
Diesel	$0.27 per gallon

Source: Sales Tax Handbook

Nevada tobacco and alcohol taxes

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Nevada tobacco taxes
Product	Tax Amount
Cigarettes	$1.80 per pack
Other Tobacco Products	30% of the wholesale price
Medical Marijuana	6.85%
Recreational Marijuana	16.85% (sales tax + excise tax)

Source: Sales Tax Handbook

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Nevada alcohol taxes
Product	Tax Amount
Beer	$0.16 per gallon
Wine	$0.70 per gallon
Liquor	$3.60 per gallon

Source: Sales Tax Handbook

Nevada estate and inheritance taxes

Nevada doesn't have estate or inheritance tax.

Kelley R. Taylor is the senior tax editor at Kiplinger.com, where she breaks down federal and state tax rules and news to help readers navigate their finances with confidence. A corporate attorney and business journalist with more than 20 years of experience, Kelley has helped taxpayers make sense of shifting U.S. tax law and policy from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), to SECURE 2.0, the Inflation Reduction Act, and most recently, the 2025 “Big, Beautiful Bill.” She has covered issues ranging from partnerships, carried interest, compensation and benefits, and tax‑exempt organizations to RMDs, capital gains taxes, and energy tax credits. Her award‑winning work has been featured in numerous national and specialty publications.