If you sell services in Nevada, you must be aware of local sales tax laws to ensure compliance. Many cities impose their own rates on top of state rates, making tracking the location of service delivery and maintaining detailed invoices essential. You must also regularly file tax returns.
Sales tax compliance is a complex process. Remote sellers without a physical presence may have to register and collect sales taxes if they meet the nexus thresholds, which are typically $100,000 in gross revenue or 200+ separate transactions. Fortunately, solutions are available to simplify the process and reduce the risk of penalties and fees.
How to File Nevada Sales Tax?
To file Nevada Sales Tax:
- Gather your records and information, including total sales, taxable sales, and sales tax collected.
- Log in to the Nevada Tax Center and select the correct period.
- Fill out the Nevada Sales Tax return form and provide a breakdown by jurisdiction if necessary.
- Review your return and submit it.
Once you’ve gathered your sales data, log in to the Nevada Tax Center and select the correct reporting period. Then, pay your sales tax using a credit card or electronic check. Remember, there may be extra fees associated with some payment methods. Be sure to file and pay on time to avoid late filing and payment penalties.
Nevada Sales Tax Due Dates
If you’re a business that collects sales tax in Nevada, you must file returns and remit them by certain dates. These deadlines apply to both local and remote sellers. Depending on your business model, you may be required to have specific records such as invoices, bank statements, reseller exemption forms, and inventory. You may also have to explain your recordkeeping processes and how you make taxability decisions.
In addition, the state of Nevada charges a 10% penalty for late filings and payments and interest at a rate of 0.75%. If you’re unsure about the requirements, you should seek the advice of a Nevada sales tax professional.
Monthly Filers: If your business collects a significant amount of sales tax, you might be required to file and pay sales tax monthly. The deadline for monthly filers is the last day of the month following the tax period.
Quarterly Filers: Most Nevada businesses file sales tax returns quarterly. The deadlines for quarterly filers are:
- April 30th: for sales tax collected during January, February, and March (Q1)
- July 31st: for sales tax collected during April, May, and June (Q2)
- October 31st: for sales tax collected during July, August, and September (Q3)
- January 31st of the following year: for sales tax collected during October, November, and December (Q4)
Annual Filers: If your retail sales tax liability is less than $10,000 annually, you may be eligible to file annually. The annual filing deadline is January 31st of the following year.