Nevada Contractor Sales Tax 2026

Nevada sales tax for contractors 2026. Labor taxable? Materials? Real rules from state revenue department.

Nevada sales tax rate for contractors

  • Combined rate: 6.85% + local (~8.2% combined avg)
  • Construction labor taxable: NO - real property labor is exempt
  • Tax authority: Nevada Department of Taxation

How Nevada treats contractor labor

Real property labor exempt. Modified Business Tax of 1.475% applies to construction businesses on Nevada wages.

Nevada-specific rules

Nevada classifies contractors A, B, C with monetary limits. 15-day preliminary notice is required for subs.

Nevada mechanics lien rights

Beyond sales tax, Nevada contractor billing must respect the mechanics lien deadline of 90 days from completion (40 days if notice of completion recorded). Preliminary notice: 15-day preliminary notice required from subcontractors.

Nevada contractor licensing

Nevada State Contractors Board - required for licensed work. $300 + bond ($5K-$50K based on monetary limit). Board: https://www.nvcontractorsboard.com.

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