Nevada: Sales Tax Handbook
Are Software and Digital Products subject to sales tax?
While Nevada's sales tax generally applies to most transactions, certain items have special treatment in many states when it comes to sales taxes. This page describes the taxability of software and digital products in Nevada, including canned software - delivered on tangible media, canned software - downloaded, custom software - delivered on tangible media, custom software - downloaded, customization of canned software and digital products. To learn more, see a full list of taxable and tax-exempt items in Nevada.
Canned Software - Delivered on Tangible Media
TAXABLE
Sales of canned software - delivered on tangible media are subject to sales tax in Nevada.
Canned Software - Downloaded
EXEMPT
Sales of canned software - downloaded are exempt from the sales tax in Nevada.
Custom Software - Delivered on Tangible Media
EXEMPT
In the state of Nevada, it is considered exempt only if the charges for any custom software or programming are stated separately on the invoice.
Custom Software - Downloaded
EXEMPT
Sales of custom software - downloaded are exempt from the sales tax in Nevada.
Customization of Canned Software
TAXABLE
In the state of Nevada, it is considered to be exempt so long as the charges for modifications are separately stated.
Digital Products
EXEMPT
Sales of digital products are exempt from the sales tax in Nevada.
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