New Mexico Sales Tax Calculator
New Mexico uses a gross receipts tax that varies by location rather than a single state sales tax. Because New Mexico taxes services broadly, a service invoice can carry more tax than a comparable goods purchase elsewhere.
Default for New Mexico: 7.875%. Edit to use another rate.
State-level estimate — the exact rate depends on your county, city, and special districts.
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Effective from 2026-01-01 · State-level rate (no ZIP snapshot for this state yet).
New Mexico sales tax rates
| Rate type | Rate |
|---|---|
| State rate | 4.875% |
| Average local rate | 3.00% |
| Average combined rate | 7.875% |
| Highest combined rate | 8.625% |
What is taxable in New Mexico?
- Prescription drugs are exempt, and food was moved to a reduced treatment in recent years, while many services are taxable.
- Municipalities and counties set their own gross receipts rates, and the combined rate can differ by several points within one metro area.
NM sales tax calculator FAQ
- What is the sales tax rate in New Mexico?
- New Mexico's state-level rate is 4.875%. Local taxes bring the statewide average combined rate to about 7.875%, with the highest combined rate around 8.625%. Because New Mexico taxes services broadly, a service invoice can carry more tax than a comparable goods purchase elsewhere.
- Does New Mexico have local sales tax?
- Municipalities and counties set their own gross receipts rates, and the combined rate can differ by several points within one metro area.
- What is exempt from sales tax in New Mexico?
- Prescription drugs are exempt, and food was moved to a reduced treatment in recent years, while many services are taxable.
- How do I calculate sales tax in New Mexico?
- Multiply the pre-tax price by the combined rate for your location. At the roughly 7.875% average combined rate, a $100.00 purchase would add about $7.88 in tax. Use the ZIP lookup above for the specific rate, and confirm with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department.
Official source: New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department.
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Other state calculators
- Arkansas6.50%
- California7.25%
- Connecticut6.35%
- Florida6.00%
- Michigan6.00%
- Minnesota6.875%
- Missouri4.225%
- New Jersey6.625%
- New York4.00%
- Ohio5.75%
- Pennsylvania6.00%
- Texas6.25%
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