Nevada retirement taxes at a glance (2026)
| State income tax | No state income taxNevada has no state income tax. |
|---|---|
| Social Security | Not taxedNevada does not tax Social Security because it has no income tax. |
| Pensions | Not taxedPensions are not taxed because Nevada has no income tax. |
| 401(k) and IRA withdrawals | Not taxedIRA and 401(k) withdrawals are not taxed by the state. |
| Government pensions | Not taxedGovernment pensions are not taxed by the state. |
| Military retirement pay | Not taxedMilitary retirement pay is not taxed because Nevada has no income tax. |
| Estate tax | No |
| Inheritance tax | No |
| Property tax help for seniors | AARP lists property tax exemptions for veterans, disabled veterans, and surviving spouses; it lists no general age-based senior exemption. |
| Sales tax | State sales tax is 6.85%; the average combined state and local rate is about 8.24%. |
How to lower your retirement taxes in Nevada
- Mix your income sources. Roth IRA withdrawals are tax-free at the federal level and generally in Nevada too, so a Roth conversion before retirement can cut state tax later. Try the Roth conversion calculator.
- Watch federal Medicare costs. Large IRA withdrawals can raise your Medicare premiums. Check the 2026 IRMAA brackets.
- Think about your heirs. See what your IRA will really cost your family with the Family Tax Rate calculator.
- Comparing states? These have no state income tax: Alaska, Florida, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming.
Frequently asked questions
Does Nevada tax retirement income?
No. Nevada has no income tax, so it does not tax Social Security, pensions, or retirement account withdrawals.
Does Nevada tax Social Security?
Nevada does not tax Social Security because it has no income tax.
Does Nevada tax pensions?
Pensions are not taxed because Nevada has no income tax.
Does Nevada tax 401(k) and IRA withdrawals?
IRA and 401(k) withdrawals are not taxed by the state.
Does Nevada tax military retirement pay?
Military retirement pay is not taxed because Nevada has no income tax.
Sources (last verified 2026)
- Nevada State Taxes: 2026 Guide — AARP (2026-06-09)
- State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 — Tax Foundation (2026-02-17)
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