NV taxpayer guide
Nevada Has No Personal State Income Tax
Nevada residents do not file a standard personal state income tax return, so there is no individual income tax refund to track.
Nevada tax information reviewed September 3, 2026.
Why there is no Nevada refund tracker
Nevada does not tax wages or ordinary personal income. Since residents do not file a standard state individual income tax return, there is no state income tax refund to check.
Looking for your federal refund?
Federal income tax is separate. Check it only through the IRS.
Go to IRS Where's My Refund?Taxes Nevada residents may still pay
- Nevada collects sales and use tax, with rates that vary by county.
- Residents may also pay locally administered property tax, while gaming and business taxes provide state revenue.
- Federal income tax: Nevada residents may still owe federal income tax and may receive a federal refund from the IRS.
Which refund might you be looking for?
A federal income tax refund
Living in Nevada does not change the fact that federal income tax is handled by the IRS. Use the federal return amount and IRS tracker—not a state tax website.
A refund from another state
You may have filed in another state because you lived there for part of the year or earned income there. Track that return with the state where it was filed.
A property-tax adjustment
Property tax is often handled by a county, municipality, assessor, or tax collector. A local rebate or overpayment will not normally appear in an individual income tax tracker.
A business or sales-tax refund
Businesses can have separate sales, use, payroll, excise, or franchise tax accounts. Use the business-tax service provided by Nevada Department of Taxation.
If you earned income in another state
A Nevada home address does not by itself eliminate filing obligations elsewhere. Working across state lines, moving during the year, receiving rental income from property in another state, or operating a business elsewhere may require a nonresident or part-year return.
Use the rules of the state connected to that income and keep the state return separate from your federal return. Reciprocity agreements and remote-work rules can change the result, so consult the relevant state agency or a qualified tax professional when more than one state is involved.
Before contacting the tax agency
Identify the type of tax, tax year, form filed, payment amount, and agency shown on any notice. That prevents a call about a federal or local payment from being routed to the wrong office. Call Nevada Department of Taxation at 866-962-3707 for the state taxes it administers; contact the IRS for federal income tax and the appropriate local office for property tax.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Do not search for a Nevada individual income tax tracker. There is no standard resident return of that kind to track.
- Do not enter a federal refund amount into a state business-tax portal. Federal refunds are tracked only through the IRS.
- Do not assume that “no income tax” means no filing anywhere. Federal, another-state, local, or business obligations can still apply.
- Do not trust an unexpected refund message. A text or email asking for an SSN, bank information, or fee may be a phishing attempt. Navigate to the agency independently.
The quickest next step
If you filed a federal Form 1040 and expect money back, use IRS Where’s My Refund. If you filed an income tax return with another state, choose that state from our directory. For a Nevada sales, business, or other state-administered tax payment, use Nevada Department of Taxation.
Contact Nevada Department of Taxation
| Agency name | Nevada Department of Taxation |
|---|---|
| Phone | 866-962-3707 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time |
| Mailing address | Nevada Department of Taxation, 1550 College Parkway, Suite 115, Carson City, NV 89706 |
| Official website | tax.nv.gov |
Frequently asked questions
Does Nevada have a personal state income tax?
No. Nevada does not tax wages or ordinary personal income, so residents do not file a standard state individual income tax return or receive that type of state refund.
Why is there no Nevada income tax refund tracker?
Nevada does not collect ordinary personal state income tax, so there is no individual income tax refund to track. Use the IRS tool if you are waiting for a federal refund.
What taxes do Nevada residents still pay?
Nevada collects sales and use tax, with rates that vary by county. Residents may also pay locally administered property tax, while gaming and business taxes provide state revenue.
Who can answer a Nevada tax question?
Call Nevada Department of Taxation at 866-962-3707. Phone assistance is available monday through friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. pacific time. For federal refund questions, contact the IRS instead.