New Mexico State Tax Guide

New Mexico state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.

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New Mexico State Tax: Overview

New Mexico has an income tax with a top rate of 5.9%, but your income taxes are waived if you reached 100 years of age. And this year, New Mexico approved tax rebate checks that will go out to eligible taxpayers in June. 

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Up to $5,5001.7%
$5,501 to $11,0003.2%
$11,001 to $16,0004.7%
$16,001 to $210,0004.9%
More than $210,0005.9%
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$4,000 or less1.7%
$4,001 to $8,0003.2%
$8,001 to $12,0004.7%
$12,001 to $157,5004.9%
More than $157,5005.9%
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Up to $8,0001.7%
$8,001 to $16,0003.2%
$16,001 to $24,0004.7%
$24,001 to $315,0004.9%
More than $315,0005.9%
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Cigarettes$1.66 per pack
Other tobacco products25% of the product value
Vapor products (open)12.5% of product value
Vapor products (closed)$0.50 per cartridge
Beer$0.41 per gallon
Wine$1.70 per gallon
Liquor$6.06 per gallon
Marijuana12% excise tax (will gradually increase to 18% by 2030)

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Katelyn Washington
Tax Writer

Katelyn has more than 6 years’ experience working in tax and finance. While she specializes in tax content, Katelyn has also written for digital publications on topics including insurance, retirement and financial planning and has had financial advice commissioned by national print publications. She believes that knowledge is the key to success and enjoys helping others reach their goals by providing content that educates and informs.

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