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 Sales & Use, Consumer Use, Cigarette & Other Tobacco Products, Liquor and Live Entertainment Tax at My Nevada Tax.
You can file tax returns, make payments, and check your financial details online for Modified Business Tax at the Nevada Tax Center.
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.
NOTE: It is extremely important to include detailed information on these forms such as your Account ID, business name and period that you’re reporting for. If you do not have your Account ID, be sure to include your FEIN, SSN or ITIN.

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 for Modified Business Tax and Commerce Tax.
You can pay online through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), E-check, Credit Cards and ACH Credit on My Nevada Tax website for Sales & Use, Consumer Use, Cigarette & Other Tobacco Products, Liquor and Live Entertainment Tax.

ACH Credit:

For taxpayers making payments via ACH Credit, we have updated our instructions to align with our modernization efforts. We encourage you to adopt these changes as soon as possible so that your payment is applied correctly.

For Sales & Use Tax, Consumer Use Tax, Cigarette & Other Tobacco Products (OTP) Tax, Liquor Tax, and Live Entertainment Tax (LET), use these instructions ACH Credit Payment Information-My Nevada Tax. New instructions for taxes affected by the first phase of our modernization.

For other eligible tax types, use these instructions ACH Credit Payment Information-Nevada Tax Center.

Company Identifier to Prevent Debit Blocking on ACH Debits/e-Checks

A debit block is a form of fraud prevention that protects your bank accounts from unauthorized electronic charges. If you have established a debit block with your financial institution on the bank account you use to remit tax payments, you need to communicate with your bank to authorize debit payments to the Nevada Department of Taxation. Your bank will process only these authorized transactions.

To ensure that your debit payments to the Nevada Department of Taxation are successful, you or your financial officer should:

Speak with your bank before setting up a debit payment.
Provide the company identifier (company ID) and name to your bank.

Note: If you do not provide the company ID and name listed below, your bank may reject the payment and the Nevada Department of Taxation may send you a bill for the amount due, including penalty and interest.

Nevada Department of Taxation P886000022

Pay by Mail:

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

Pay in Person:

Pay by check or money order at one of our office locations. NO cash payments will be accepted.

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 for Modified Business or Commerce Tax, 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.

For Sales and Use, Consumer Use, Cigarette & Other Tobacco Products, Liquor and Live Entertainment Tax, you can amend your return through My Nevada Tax.

Where do I send my amended return?

Return the amended return, along with any additional documentation:

Send by Mail:
Department of Taxation
3850 Arrowhead Dr.
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.