Nevada Sales Tax Rate
Nevada · Sales tax rate
8.24%
Combined state + average local sales tax rate
Effective 2026 · Source: Tax Foundation · Verified 2026-09-01
Rate comparison
Nevada is 1.60% above the national average combined rate of 6.64%.
Rate breakdown — Nevada
| Component | Set by | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State rate | Nevada legislature | 6.85% |
| Average local rate | Cities, counties, special districts | 1.39% |
| Combined rate | — | 8.24% |
Rates apply to general merchandise. Groceries, prescription drugs and some services may be exempt or taxed differently.
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How sales tax works in Nevada
Sales tax is charged on most retail purchases. The rate you actually pay is the 6.85% state rate plus whatever your city and county add — the combined figure of 8.24% above is a state-wide average, so two addresses in Nevada can pay different amounts. Groceries, prescription drugs and some other categories are often taxed at a lower rate or exempt.
For online orders shipped to Nevada, the seller generally collects the buyer's local rate (destination sourcing) if they exceed the state's economic-nexus threshold. See how US sales tax works and sales tax vs use tax.
Source: Tax Foundation, "State and Local Sales Tax Rates, 2026". Verify your exact jurisdiction with the Nevada Department of Revenue. See also the Nevada minimum wage.
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Last reviewed: September 2026. Figures and formulas are checked against their published sources; see the site's data notes.