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Nevada payroll tax rules, 2026

These figures are estimates built from published 2026 rates. Withholding is approximated from the yearly brackets; check Nevada's official withholding tables before filing.

State income tax withholding

Nevada has no state income tax on wages.

State unemployment (employer)

Taxable wage limit: $43,700 per employee per year.
New-employer rate used: 2.95%. Your state assigns your actual rate.

Federal taxes (every state)

Social Security 6.2% employee + 6.2% employer, up to $184,500 of wages.
Medicare 1.45% employee + 1.45% employer; extra 0.9% employee tax over $200,000.
Federal unemployment (FUTA) 0.6% on the first $7,000 per employee.

Also good to know

Nevada Modified Business Tax on wages is not included.

Sources: Tax Foundation — State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026; EY — State unemployment insurance wage bases and tax rates for 2026.

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