Minimum Sales Rate Tax for 2024
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Minimum combined sales tax rate value | 8.265% | Column content | Column content | Column content | Column content |
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Economic sales nexus threshold | $100,000 | Column content | Column content | Column content | Column content |
Transactions threshold | 200 | Column content | Column content | Column content | Column content |
Sales tax return filing due date | The last day of the month following the reporting period. | Column content | Column content | Column content | Column content |
The base state sales tax rate in Nevada is 6.85%, but since the city-specific tax rate is 0% and the Washoe County tax rate is 1.415%, the minimum sales tax rate for Sparks is 8.265%.
How to calculate your sales tax rate
Use our online sales tax calculator to determine the combined state and local sales tax rate for each location where you have a physical or economic nexus. Just enter your state and ZIP code to get your sales tax rate.
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What is nexus?
In Sparks, businesses must understand “nexus” to determine their tax obligations. Nexus refers to the connection that requires a business to collect sales tax in a state. This concept became even more important after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., which allowed states to require sales tax collection based on economic activity rather than just a physical presence.
Specific sales tax rules for Sparks
Most non-prepared food items are exempt from sales tax, except for restaurant meals. Prescription drugs and medical devices are usually tax-exempt, but some durable medical equipment may be taxable. Additionally, farm equipment, newspapers, and magazines are also exempt from sales tax.

Services
Generally not taxable

Goods
In general most goods such as appliances, cars, furniture, sporting goods, and electronics, are taxable.

Clothing
Taxable.

Electronics
Taxable.

SaaS
Not taxable.

Digital Products
Not taxable.

Software
Tangible media is taxable but digital downloads are generally not taxable.

Freight/Shipping
Shipping costs is separately charged for are not taxable; if not separated, they may be taxable.
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