What Nevada does and doesn't tax
Nevada does not tax wages, salaries, tips, interest, dividends, pensions or Social Security, and it has no state income tax withholding. The Nevada Constitution prohibits a personal income tax.
Federal income tax still applies in full — the 2026 federal brackets run from 10% to 37% — and Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) come out of every paycheck. If you earn wages in a state that taxes income, for example by commuting across a border, that state can tax the wages earned there.
Income tax you avoid at common incomes
What a single filer would owe Oregon, the nearby state with the highest tax at $75,000, compared with $0 in Nevada:
| Income | Nevada | Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $0 | $1,668 |
| $50,000 | $0 | $3,208 |
| $75,000 | $0 | $5,059 |
| $100,000 | $0 | $7,152 |
| $150,000 | $0 | $12,806 |
| $250,000 | $0 | $22,706 |
Nevada compared with nearby states
At $75,000 (single), Nevada ranks 43 (tied with 8 others) of 51 for state income tax, where 1 is the highest; 9 jurisdictions charge nothing at this income.
| State | Tax on $75,000 | Effective rate | Top rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $0 | 0% | none |
| California | $2,665 | 3.55% | 13.3% |
| Oregon | $5,059 | 6.74% | 9.9% |
| Idaho | $2,867 | 3.82% | 5.3% |
| Utah | $3,110 | 4.15% | 4.45% |
| Arizona | $1,473 | 1.96% | 2.5% |
More about taxes in Nevada
- Nevada's Modified Business Tax is paid by employers — 1.17% of quarterly wages above $50,000 for most businesses — and isn't withheld from paychecks.
Frequently asked questions
Does Nevada have a state income tax?
No. The Nevada Constitution prohibits a personal income tax. Wages, salaries, interest, dividends and retirement income are not taxed by the state.
How much does living in Nevada save on income tax?
On $75,000 of income, a single filer pays $0 to Nevada; 9 of 51 jurisdictions charge nothing at that income. Nearby, Oregon would charge about $5,059.
Do I still pay federal income tax in Nevada?
Yes. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply in every state. Nevada residents who earn wages in a state that does tax income can also owe that state tax on those wages.
What other taxes do Nevada residents pay?
Nevada's Modified Business Tax is paid by employers — 1.17% of quarterly wages above $50,000 for most businesses — and isn't withheld from paychecks.
Estimates only — not tax advice. Nevada figures: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of Jan. 1, 2026). Checked October 2026. Your return may include income, deductions and credits this estimate leaves out.