Washoe County (Reno, Sparks, Incline Village) and Clark County (Las Vegas, Henderson), Nevada 2017 Sales Tax Increases

Effective today, April 1, 2017, it's no April Fool's joke:

The sales and use tax rate for Washoe County, Nevada (including Reno, Sparks, and Incline Village) increases from 7.725% to 8.265%, and

the sales and use tax rate for Clark County, Nevada (including Las Vegas and Henderson) increases from 8.15% to 8.25%.

Nevada businesses are responsible for collecting and remitting the correct amount of sales and use tax to the state. Business owners with questions should contact a Nevada business attorney, their accountant, or the Nevada Department of Taxation: (866) 962-3707.