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Nevada has no state individual income tax and no corporate income tax, making it one of the most business-friendly states in the country from an income tax perspective. However, Nevada imposes a Commerce Tax on businesses with Nevada gross revenue above $4 million per year; rates vary by industry from 0.051% for mining to 0.331% for financial institutions. The Modified Business Tax (MBT) applies to most employers at 1.378% of quarterly payroll above $50,000, with a higher rate of 2% for financial institutions. Sales tax in Nevada is 6.85% statewide, with Clark County (Las Vegas) adding 1.525% for a combined rate of 8.375%; businesses must collect and remit monthly for high-volume filers. Payroll taxes in Nevada include the MBT, unemployment insurance contributions (0.25% to 5.4% based on experience rating), and federal payroll taxes; businesses that fall behind on payroll obligations face interest and penalties from the Employment Security Division. Back tax problems in Nevada are primarily federal IRS issues for individual residents; Las Vegas's large population of tipped workers, independent contractors, and entertainment industry professionals frequently underpay federal estimated taxes. The Nevada Department of Taxation audits gaming, hospitality, and construction businesses for unpaid Commerce Tax, MBT, and sales tax obligations. The IRS Las Vegas office handles Nevada federal tax cases; resolution options include installment agreements, Offer in Compromise, and Currently Not Collectible status.