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New Mexico Grocery Tax (2026)
Permitted: Qualifying grocery food sold by retail food stores is deductible from gross receipts tax (Section 7-9-92 NMSA), so groceries are generally untaxed; alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and prepared hot food do not qualify.
PermittedVerified Jul 16, 2026
Qualifying grocery food sold by retail food stores is deductible from gross receipts tax (Section 7-9-92 NMSA), so groceries are generally untaxed; alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and prepared hot food do not qualify.
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