What is the sales tax rate in Reno?
The combined sales tax rate in Reno, Nevada is 8.265% as of 2026. It is made up of the Nevada statewide base rate of 6.85%, plus applicable Washoe County and local district taxes. Reno sits within Washoe County, and the rate can vary slightly across ZIP codes because of special district additions (see the ZIP breakdown below).
Sales tax in Nevada is administered by the Nevada Department of Taxation, which collects and distributes tax on behalf of the state and its local jurisdictions. The rate applies to most retail sales of tangible personal property delivered within Reno.
Who needs to collect sales tax in Reno, Nevada?
Any business with sales tax nexus in Nevada must register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Reno. Nexus is established through:
- Physical presence: an office, store, warehouse, employee, or inventory located in Nevada.
- Economic nexus: exceeding $100,000 in sales to Nevada customers in the current or prior year.
- Marketplace facilitators: platforms such as Amazon or Etsy collect and remit on behalf of their third-party sellers.
Out-of-state (remote) sellers that cross Nevada's economic nexus threshold must register with the Nevada Department of Taxation before continuing to sell into the state.
How do you register for a sales tax permit in Reno?
To collect sales tax in Reno, you must register for a sales tax permit with the Nevada Department of Taxation. Registration is generally free. You will typically need your EIN or SSN, business entity details, bank account information, and an estimate of your monthly Nevada sales. Most permits are issued within a few business days of an online application.
How do you charge the right sales tax in Reno?
Sales tax in Reno is charged based on the delivery address. For orders shipped to a Reno address, the combined rate of 8.265% generally applies; for in-store sales, the rate is based on the store's location. Because some ZIP codes within Washoe County carry additional special-district taxes, always confirm the exact rate for the specific delivery ZIP code. The tables below show the most common Reno ZIP codes and how Reno compares with other cities in Washoe County and across Nevada.
