Nevada taxes — property, income, sales, retirement

Property tax, income tax, sales tax, and retirement-income treatment in Nevada. Quick read for movers, retirees, and remote workers.

No state income tax. Modest property tax. Sales tax 6.85% (local up to 8.4%). SS + pensions untaxed.
Effective property tax
0.59%
of home value/yr
Income tax (top rate)
0%
Sales tax (state)
6.85%
local adds more
SS taxed by state?
No

Property tax

Nevada’s effective property tax rate is approximately 0.59% of assessed home value per year. On a $350,000 home that’s about $2,065/yr. Rates vary by county and municipality — this is a state-wide average.

Income tax

Top marginal rate: 0%. No state income tax. For wage earners, the effective rate depends on filing status, deductions, and credits.

Sales tax

State base rate: 6.85%. Local municipal and county additions can raise the combined rate by 1-4 percentage points.

Retirement income

Social Security: Not taxed by state. Pensions & 401(k) withdrawals: Not taxed (no state income tax).

Top cities in Nevada

Las Vegas · pop 678,922 · momentum 60

Henderson · pop 350,039 · momentum 61

North Las Vegas · pop 294,034 · momentum 63

Reno · pop 281,714 · momentum 66

Sparks · pop 111,520 · momentum 62

Carson City · pop 58,148 · momentum 63

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Sources: Tax Foundation effective property tax rankings, state DOR publications, AARP retirement tax guide. 2024/2025 representative figures — verify with a CPA for your specific situation.