Returns, Payments, Credits and Refunds

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Obtaining and Receiving Tax Returns

File Online:

You can file tax returns, make payments, and check your financial details online for either Sales & Use Tax or Modified Business Tax at the Nevada Tax Center.
The Sales Tax, Use Tax and Modified Business Tax online forms will calculate your tax, penalty and interest based on the Period End Date chosen, the amount of Sales, Use or Wages entered, and the Date Paid.
After filing electronically, a link to a copy of the return you filed will be made available to you.

File by Mail:

If you prefer to print paper returns and mail them to us, download blank forms from our Tax Forms section.
The Sales Tax, Use Tax and Modified Business Tax forms will calculate your tax, penalty and interest based on the Period End Date chosen, the amount of Sales, Use or Wages entered, and the Date Paid (this field defaults to today’s date, but can be changed).
NOTE: It is extremely important to include detailed information on these forms such as your Taxpayer ID, business name and period that you’re reporting for.

File in Person:

You can visit one of our office locations in person to submit your tax documents.

How can I submit tax payments?

Pursuant to NRS 353.1467, if your total payment is $10,000 or more, you must pay electronically.

Pay Online:

You can pay online through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), E-check, Credit Cards and ACH Credit on the Nevada Tax Center website.

Pay by Mail:

Send a check or money order to:
Department of Taxation
3850 Arrowhead Dr., 2nd Floor
Carson City NV 89706

Pay in Person:

Pay by cash, check, or money order at one of our office locations.
Note: Credit cards are not accepted for payment at the Carson City office, but they are accepted at the Reno and Las Vegas Offices.

How long does it take for a tax payment to clear?

During the months April, July, October, and January, the Department gets a high volume of tax returns and payments because these months line up with the deadlines for monthly, quarterly, and yearly filings.
Because of the high number of submissions, processing might take longer than usual.
It might take up to 15 days for your check to be processed and cleared from your account.
If it’s been over 15 days and your payment still hasn’t gone through, please get in touch with your local Department of Taxation office before you consider canceling the payment.

What if I make a mistake and need to amend my tax return?

If you need to make changes or corrections to a tax return, you should send an ‘amended return’ to the Department. This updated return should clearly show the adjustments you’re making.

Use the following steps to amend your tax return:

Include a copy of the original return.
Write the word “AMENDED” in black ink in the upper right-hand corner of the return.
Cross out the original numbers that you want to change using black ink, making sure the numbers can still be read.
Enter the corrected numbers, in black ink, next to or above the crossed-out number.
Write in the credit amount you’re claiming or the amount you owe.
Attach a written explanation and any supporting documents (like credit memos, exemption certificates, adjustments, etc.) that justify your changes.
If you end up with a credit from the amended return, it will automatically go towards any current or future taxes you owe, unless you ask for a refund. Make sure to indicate on your amended return if you want a refund.

Where do I send my amended return?

Return the amended return, along with any additional documentation:

Send by Email:
nevadaolt@tax.state.nv.us
Send by Mail:
Department of Taxation
3850 Arrowhead Dr., 2nd Floor
Carson City NV 89706
If additional tax is due, please send payment along with applicable penalty and interest.
The Department will notify you in writing once your credit request is processed and the credit is ready for use or to be refunded.
Please wait for notification from the Department before applying any credit to future tax returns.