Nevada has no income tax, making it a popular destination for individuals and businesses seeking tax advantages.
Payroll and Benefits Guide - United States - Nevada
Fun Facts
Las Vegas, the most populous city in Nevada, is often referred to as the “Entertainment Capital of the World.”
Nevada is the driest state in the country, with an average annual rainfall of only about 7 inches.
The iconic Area 51, a top-secret U.S. military facility, is located in the southern part of Nevada.
Nevada has the highest number of hotel rooms per capita in the United States.
Lake Tahoe, a large freshwater lake situated on the Nevada-California border, is the second-deepest lake in the United States.
Contributions
Employee Payroll Tax
| Contribution Type | Rate |
| FICA Social Security | 6.20% |
| FICA Medicare | 1.45% |
| Additional tax | 0.90% |
Employer Payroll Tax
| Contribution Type | Rate |
| Unemployment | 0.33%- 5.40% |
| Unemployment- New Employer | 3.00% |
| FICA Social Security | 6.20% |
| FICA Medicare | 11.45% |
| FUTA | 0.60% – 6.00% |
Payroll
Payroll Cycle
Employees are paid monthly or semi-monthly.
13th Salary
There are no provisions in the law regarding 13th salaries.
Work Hours and Week
In Nevada, the workweek is a maximum of 40 hours per week or 8 hours per day.
Overtime
Nevada adheres to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and work in excess of 40 hours per week is considered overtime and paid at the rate of 150% of the regular pay.
Leave
Paid Time Off
Nevada does not have any state laws that govern the amount and payment of vacation time.
Public Holidays
There are 11 official holidays
Sick Days
It is common for an employer to follow the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) which provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for certain family and medical reasons.
Maternity Leave
Maternity leave falls under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) .
Paternity Leave
Paternity leave falls under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) .
Parental Leave
Parental leave falls under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) .
Termination
Termination Process
Except in mass dismissals or as provided for in an employment contract or a collective bargaining agreement, U.S. law does not impose a formal “notice period” to terminate an individual employment relationship, and employment is stipulated “at will.”
Notice Period
In Nevada, most employees are employed “at-will,” and either party can terminate the employment relationship without notice.
Severance Pay
Except as otherwise provided in an employment contract or collective bargaining agreement, are not required to pay severance. Many employers choose to offer severance based on the length of employment.
Probation Period
Probation Period
There are no provisions in the law regarding trial or probation periods. However, it is common practice for employers to set a performance evaluation after an initially stated period of employment of 90 days.
VISA
VISA
Foreign nationals without permanent resident status or a work visa are not permitted to work in the United States.
VAT
Nevada has a minimum combined sales tax rate of 7.948% (state tax is 4.6% and average local tax is 3.366%).