New Mexico Self-Employment Tax Calculator 2026
New Mexico has a graduated income tax with rates ranging from 1.7% to 5.9%. Use this calculator to estimate your total tax liability including federal self-employment tax, federal income tax, and New Mexico state income tax.
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Self-Employment Tax in New Mexico (NM)
If you're self-employed in New Mexico, you'll pay three types of tax on your 1099 income: federal self-employment tax (15.3%), federal income tax (10-37% depending on your bracket), and New Mexico state income tax. New Mexico has a graduated income tax with rates ranging from 1.7% to 5.9%.
Important note: New Mexico conforms to the federal standard deduction.
New Mexico Income Tax Brackets (2026)
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $5,500 | 1.70% |
| $5,500 – $11,000 | 3.20% |
| $11,000 – $16,000 | 4.70% |
| $16,000 – $210,000 | 4.90% |
| Over $210,000 | 5.90% |
How Self-Employment Tax Works
The federal self-employment tax rate is 15.3% — covering both Social Security (12.4%) and Medicare (2.9%). This is calculated on 92.35% of your net self-employment earnings. For 2026, Social Security tax applies to earnings up to $176,100. You can deduct half of your SE tax when calculating your federal income tax, which reduces your overall tax burden.
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New Mexico Tax Quick Facts
- Income Tax
- Yes
- Tax Type
- graduated
- Top Rate
- 5.90%
- Federal SE Tax
- 15.3%