Nev. Rev. Stat. § 685A.180

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 685A.180 - Tax on surplus lines

1. On or before the date described in subsection 2 of NRS 685A.175 for each quarter, each broker shall pay as directed by the Commissioner a tax on surplus lines coverages for which this State is the insured's home state written by the broker in unauthorized insurers during the preceding calendar quarter at the same rate of tax as imposed by law on the premiums of similar coverages written by authorized insurers, in addition to any fees imposed pursuant to NRS 685A.075.

2. On or before the date described in subsection 2 of NRS 685A.175 for each quarter, each insured for which this State is the home state shall pay as directed by the Commissioner a tax on independently procured insurance written for the insured by an unauthorized insurer during the preceding calendar quarter at the same rate of tax as imposed by law on the premiums of similar coverages written by authorized insurers, in addition to any fees imposed pursuant to NRS 685A.075.

3. For the purposes of this section, the "premium" on surplus lines coverages includes:

(a) The gross amount charged by the insurer for the insurance, less any return premium;

(b) Any fee allowed by NRS 685A.155;

(c) Any policy fee;

(d) Any membership fee;

(e) Any inspection fee; and

(f) Any other fees or assessments charged by the insurer as consideration for the insurance.

Premium does not include any additional amount charged for state or federal tax, or for executing or completing affidavits or reports of coverage.

4. All taxes collected as directed by the Commissioner pursuant to this section must be promptly deposited with the State Treasurer to the credit of the State General Fund.

5. A broker who receives a credit for tax paid shall refund to each insured the amount of the credit attributable to the insured when the insurer pays a return premium or within 30 days, whichever is earlier.

NRS 685A.180

Added to NRS by 1971, 1678; A 1983, 827; 1985, 601; 1995, 1618; 2003, 3302; 2011, 2019; 2017, 4003

Amended by 2017, Ch. 560,§10, eff. 7/1/2017.

Added to NRS by 1971, 1678; A 1983, 827; 1985, 601; 1995, 1618; 2003, 3302; 2011, 2019