Is there sales tax on groceries in Nevada?
Quick answer
No. Groceries bought for home preparation are exempt from Nevada state sales tax. Prepared and restaurant food is still taxable.
Food for human consumption is exempt; prepared food sold for immediate consumption is taxable.
Rule summary
How Nevada treats each category.
| Grocery food (home consumption) | Exempt from state sales tax |
|---|---|
| Prepared and restaurant food | Taxable at the full combined rate (8.265%–8.375%) |
| Candy and soft drinks | Usually taxable even where groceries are exempt |
| Prescription medicine | Exempt |
Source: Nevada Department of Taxation · rates as published for 2026
This page summarizes the general rule. Every state writes exceptions for specific products, and local jurisdictions can differ from the state treatment. Confirm your situation with the Nevada Department of Taxation or a tax professional before relying on it for filing.
Combined rates in Nevada
What a taxable purchase actually costs in Nevada.
Frequently asked
Answers pulled from the same rule set.
- Is there sales tax on groceries in Nevada?
- No. Groceries bought for home preparation are exempt from Nevada state sales tax. Prepared and restaurant food is still taxable.
- Is prepared food taxed differently than groceries in Nevada?
- Yes. Nevada treats hot, ready-to-eat and restaurant food as a taxable retail sale even where unprepared grocery food is exempt or reduced.
- Are prescription drugs taxable in Nevada?
- No. Prescription medicine is exempt from sales tax in Nevada.
More Nevada guides
Other Nevada rules that change the total.