Nevada Tax Laws

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As the saying goes, the only sure things in life are death and taxes -- which is why it's important to understand your rights and obligations in that regard. Welcome to FindLaw's section covering the tax laws of Nevada, with plain-language summaries of the laws and procedures for taxpayers in the Silver State. While Nevada does not levy a personal income tax, the state makes up for it with some of the highest retail sales tax rates in the nation. Nevada also does not collect taxes on estates. Included in this section is an article detailing the retail sales tax rate, in addition to excise taxes on items such as gasoline and liquor. Click on a link below to learn more about Nevada tax laws.

Learn About Nevada Tax Laws

  • Nevada Consumer Tax Laws

    Summary of Nevada's consumer tax laws, which regulate taxes on retail sales (paid at the register for most goods) and excise taxes on items such as cigarettes and alcohol.

  • Nevada Probate and Estate Tax Laws

    Overview of the probate process in Nevada, which handles the estates of those who die without a will; the state's lack of estate taxes; and other related details.

  • Nevada Personal Income Tax Laws

    Basic primer on Nevada's tax laws regarding personal income taxes, which are not levied in the state, and how Nevada gets most of its revenue from sales taxes.

  • Nevada Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion Laws

    General information about Nevada's laws prohibiting tax evasion, which is the failure to pay owed taxes, and tax fraud, a more serious crime involving the fraudulent avoidance of taxes.

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