Nevada sales and use tax for exhibitors
Start with the event promoter and the Nevada Department of Taxation. These rules cover retail goods and use tax; ask the Department about your own order-taking arrangement.
Last checked Nov 12, 2026
What to know
- Declare retail sales
Tell the promoter whether you will sell tangible goods. For taxable sales, complete the One-Time Sales Tax Return and return it with the tax collected to the promoter at the end of the event.
ConfirmedNevada Department of Taxation: One-Time Event FAQsChecked Nov 12, 2026
- Already registered in Nevada
Vendors with a Nevada Sales Tax Account must still give the promoter a one-time return with their permit number and total gross event sales. They may report event taxes on their regular Sales & Use Tax Return.
ConfirmedNevada Department of Taxation: One-Time Event FAQsChecked Nov 12, 2026
- When to register
Vendors selling at more than two Nevada events in a 12-month period must register for a Sales & Use Tax Permit. A one-time permit is not required for trade shows closed to the public with no retail sales of tangible personal property.
ConfirmedNevada Department of Taxation: One-Time Event FAQsChecked Nov 12, 2026
- Purchases used in Nevada
Consumer use tax applies to property bought outside Nevada without sales tax and then used, stored or consumed in Nevada. Sales tax paid to another state can be credited against Nevada use tax due.
ConfirmedNevada Department of Taxation: Consumer Use Tax FAQsChecked Nov 12, 2026