New Mexico Sales Tax Calculator

Calculate sales tax in New Mexico. 4.875% state rate + 2.69% average local tax = 7.565% combined rate. Free calculator with city-specific rates and exemption details.

State Rate
4.875%
Avg Local
2.69%
Combined
7.565%
Highest Rate
9.3125%
Average local rate pre-filled. Adjust for your city.

Sales Tax Rates in Major New Mexico Cities

CityCombined Rate
Albuquerque7.875%
Las Cruces8.3125%
Santa Fe8.4375%
Rio Rancho7.4375%

Quick Reference โ€” New Mexico at 7.565% Combined Rate

PurchaseTaxTotal
$10.00$0.76$10.76
$25.00$1.89$26.89
$50.00$3.78$53.78
$100.00$7.57$107.56
$250.00$18.91$268.91
$500.00$37.83$537.83
$1,000.00$75.65$1075.65
$5,000.00$378.25$5378.25

New Mexico Sales Tax Guide (2026)

New Mexico charges a Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) rather than a traditional sales tax. It applies to services as well as goods. Groceries were exempted starting in 2023. Rates vary significantly by location.

Tax Exemptions in New Mexico

How New Mexico Sales Tax Works

In New Mexico, the total sales tax you pay is the sum of the 4.875% state rate plus any local taxes imposed by your city or county. Local rates vary, with the average being 2.69% for a combined rate of 7.565%. The highest combined rate in New Mexico is 9.3125% (some areas).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sales tax rate in New Mexico?
New Mexico has a 4.875% state sales tax rate. With average local taxes of 2.69%, the combined rate is 7.565%. New Mexico charges a Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) rather than a traditional sales tax. It applies to services as well as goods. Groceries were exempted starting in 2023. Rates vary significantly by location.
Are groceries taxed in New Mexico?
Groceries in New Mexico are exempt (as of 2023).
Is clothing taxed in New Mexico?
Clothing in New Mexico is taxed. Standard sales tax rates apply to clothing purchases.
What is the highest sales tax rate in New Mexico?
The highest combined rate in New Mexico is 9.3125% (some areas). Rates vary by city and county due to local tax additions.
What are sales tax rates in major New Mexico cities?
Albuquerque (7.875%), Las Cruces (8.3125%), Santa Fe (8.4375%), Rio Rancho (7.4375%).

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About this page: New Mexico Sales Tax Calculator โ€” 7.565% Rate (2026) is designed to help visitors make faster, better-informed decisions without creating an account or giving up personal data.

This estimate uses current federal and/or state tax assumptions, common filing-status logic, and the inputs you enter. It does not reproduce your exact payroll system, year-to-date withholding history, or every local tax rule.

Worked example: Example: compare the same salary under two filing statuses or with different pre-tax deductions to see how withholding or after-tax cash flow changes.

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Last updated: March 9, 2026 ยท Author: CalcSharp Editorial Team ยท Reviewed by: CalcSharp Finance Review Desk

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