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Nevada No State Income Tax
Summary
Nevada is a true 'tax haven' state. It has no personal income tax, no corporate income tax, and no franchise tax.
Rights & Rules
- 01.Individuals pay $0 in state income tax on their wages, salaries, and investments.
- 02.Unlike Texas or Florida, Nevada also does NOT levy a corporate income tax or a corporate franchise tax on businesses.
- 03.To fund the government, Nevada relies incredibly heavily on a massive tourism economy, imposing high taxes on hotel rooms (transient lodging tax), casino gaming revenues, and a high state sales tax.
Penalties
- 01.While there is no corporate income tax, businesses with gross revenue over $4 million must pay a 'Commerce Tax,' and all employers must pay a Modified Business Tax based on gross receipts if they pass certain thresholds.
Verified Citations
Nevada Constitution Article 10, Section 1
Source"No income tax shall be levied upon the wages or personal income of natural persons. Notwithstanding the foregoing provision, and except as otherwise provided in subsection 1 of this section, taxes may be levied upon the income or revenue of any business in whatever form it may be conducted..."