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Capital Gains Tax in New Mexico

Combined rate and how to defer it in New Mexico.

New Mexico taxes capital gains as ordinary income at up to 5.90%, bringing the combined investment property rate to 29.7% (20% federal + 3.8% NIIT + 5.90% state).

Capital gains tax in New Mexico

New Mexico taxes capital gains as ordinary income at up to 5.90% at the state level. Combined with federal, the total is 29.7%. Estimate the full bill with depreciation recapture using the capital gains tax calculator.

Defer it with a 1031 exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange can defer the combined 29.7% rate by rolling all proceeds into a replacement property. Model it in the 1031 exchange calculator and check your deadlines with the timeline calculator.

Educational only. Confirm New Mexico capital gains rates with a tax professional; state rates change.