Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 363B - Business Tax

Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 363B – Business Tax primarily governs the tax on business entities such as employers engaged in business in Nevada. This chapter works in conjunction with Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 363B and includes administrative regulations enforced by the Nevada Department of Taxation.

🔹 Purpose of NAC 363B

NAC 363B establishes guidelines and clarifications for implementing and enforcing the Modified Business Tax (MBT) on:

General businesses

Financial institutions

Mining companies (historically, though now repealed for mining)

🔹 Key Features

1. Modified Business Tax (MBT)

Levied on gross wages paid by employers after certain deductions (like allowable health benefits).

Rates differ for general businesses and financial institutions.

2. Exemptions & Credits

Employers paying below a wage threshold may be exempt.

Health care deductions may reduce the tax burden.

Certain industries or employers may qualify for credits, especially if creating jobs or engaging in qualifying activities.

3. Filing & Payment

Taxpayers must file quarterly returns.

Electronic filing is usually required.

Penalties apply for late filing or underpayment.

🔹 Administrative Rules May Cover:

Definitions (e.g., "gross wages", “employee”, “employer”)

Rules for calculating taxable wages

Determination of nexus for out-of-state employers

Requirements for record-keeping

Appeal and audit procedures

 

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