Nevada moves sales tax return deadlines earlier

Nevada has changed its deadline to file and pay state sales and use tax, shortening the filing period. Tax returns for the January 2026 filing period are due February 20, 2026.

Previously, many taxpayers had until the last day of the month to file and pay sales and use taxes. Starting with the January 2026 filing period, the due date to file returns and pay sales and use tax is the 20th day of the month following the reporting period.

The filing and payment deadline was altered by Assembly Bill 594, which was signed into law in June 2025. However, the Nevada Department of Taxation didn’t announce the new due dates until January 23, 2026, giving taxpayers little time to learn of the change and prepare for it.

The filing deadline change isn’t loudly advertised on the department’s website, but information can be found if you look for it. A PDF of sales and use tax general information states that Nevada sales and use taxes are due and payable on or before the 20th day of the month.
 

Next steps for Nevada taxpayers

All businesses required to file Nevada sales and use tax returns must comply with the new due dates. The Department of Taxation is encouraging businesses “to adjust their internal processes and accounting systems to ensure compliance with the new deadline and avoid potential penalties or interest.”

The Department plans to update resources and provide reminders and filing instructions before February 20, 2026.
 

Will Avalara file my Nevada sales tax on time?

Complying with tax policy changes is a top priority for Avalara. We make sure our customers file and pay their Nevada sales and use tax on time.

Customers appreciate it. “With Avalara, I can relax knowing that missing a sales tax return is not a major concern, and it greatly improves the likelihood of accurate and timely filings,” says Sarah Adkins, Accounting Specialist at STARC Systems.

“Avalara swiftly adjusted internal software components and payment controls to ensure the Nevada due date is correctly set to the 20th for sales and use tax submissions,” explains Avery Smith, Project Manager for Statutory Review and Readiness at Avalara. “The due date of return and payment submission is a critical component of ensuring we meet our Returns Guarantee for our customers.”

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