Authoritative Nevada Tax Guidance
Nevada is one of a few U.S. states with no personal state income tax. This calculator is designed to make that crystal clear and to document your effective state tax rate as 0%, both annually and per paycheck.
Data Source and Methodology
Authoritative Source: Nevada Department of Taxation — Frequently Asked Questions (accessed September 13, 2025). Direct link: https://tax.nv.gov/FAQ/FAQ_Taxes/. The Department confirms that Nevada does not impose a personal state income tax.
All calculations are strictly based on the formulas and data provided by this source.
The Formula Explained
Nevada state income tax equals zero regardless of taxable income. Effective rate is zero.
Annualized income conversion:
$$ I_a = \begin{cases}
A & \text{if amount is provided per year} \\
P \times N & \text{if amount is provided per paycheck}
\end{cases} $$
Per-paycheck income:
$$ I_p = \dfrac{I_a}{N} $$
Nevada state income tax:
$$ T_{NV} = 0 \times I_a = 0 $$
Effective Nevada state tax rate:
$$ r_{eff} = \dfrac{T_{NV}}{I_a} = 0\% $$
Glossary of Variables
How It Works: A Step-by-Step Example
Suppose you earn $65,000 per year and are paid biweekly (N = 26).
- Annual income: I_a = $65,000
- Per-pay income: I_p = 65,000 / 26 = $2,500.00
- Nevada state income tax: T_NV = 0 × 65,000 = $0.00
- Effective state rate: r_eff = 0 / 65,000 = 0%
Result: Your annual Nevada state income tax is $0; your per-paycheck Nevada state withholding is also $0. This remains true regardless of filing status.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Does Nevada have a state income tax?
No. Nevada does not impose a personal state income tax. Your state liability is $0.
Are there any local income taxes in Nevada?
No. Nevada cities and counties do not levy separate personal income taxes.
Will my paycheck show Nevada state withholding?
No state income tax withholding applies. If you see a state tax amount on a Nevada paycheck, contact your payroll administrator.
I’m moving from a taxable state to Nevada. What changes?
Your state withholding generally drops to $0, increasing your take-home pay by the amount that was previously withheld for your old state.
Do self-employed individuals pay state income tax in Nevada?
No personal state income tax applies. However, federal income and self-employment taxes still apply and certain Nevada business taxes may apply depending on revenue.
What other taxes exist in Nevada?
Nevada has sales and use taxes and property taxes. Overall burden varies with spending, location, and property ownership.
Which tax year does this calculator use?
The Nevada state income tax outcome is $0 for any year shown because Nevada does not levy the tax.
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