New Mexico Sales
Tax Rate

New Mexico has a 4.88% statewide base sales tax rate. With local district taxes added on top, combined rates can reach as high as 8.94% depending on where a purchase is made.

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4.88% – 8.94%

New Mexico combined sales tax rate for 2026

New Mexico (state)4.88%
District rate range1% – 4%

Combined sales tax rate range4.88% – 8.94%

New Mexico's Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) is legally imposed on the seller, not the buyer, and functions as the state's equivalent of a sales tax. Rates update semi-annually (Jan 1 and Jul 1).

Sources: New Mexico TRD — Gross Receipts Tax Rates. Last verified: August 14, 2026.

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