New Mexico Lottery Tax Calculator - 6% State Tax

The New Mexico state income tax rate on lottery winnings in 2026 is 6%. Calculate your exact take-home amount from any New Mexico lottery game after federal and state taxes.

New Mexico State Income Tax: 6%

In addition to federal taxes, New Mexico residents owe 6% state tax on lottery winnings.

Winning Amount

$
60%

Your Take-Home (After All Taxes)

$171,000,000
Effective Tax Rate: 43.0% (Federal 37% + State 6%)

Lump Sum Amount

$300,000,000

(60% of advertised)

Fed Withholding

$72,000,000

24% immediate

Additional Federal Tax

$39,000,000

Tax gap (37% - 24%)

New Mexico State Tax

$18,000,000

6% estimated state tax rate

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How New Mexico Lottery Taxes Work

New Mexico residents face federal (37%) and state (6%) taxes. IRS withholds 24%. Our calculator shows complete burden.
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New Mexico Tax Calculation

Lump Sum = Advertised Γ— 60%. Federal Tax = Lump Sum Γ— 37%. State Tax = Lump Sum Γ— 6%. Take-Home = Lump Sum - (Federal + State Tax).

Key Terms

Lump Sum

60% of advertised jackpot (cash value estimate)

Federal Withholding

24% taken by lottery immediately

Tax Gap

Difference between 24% withheld and 37% owed federally

State Tax

New Mexico state income tax: 6%

New Mexico State Income Tax Rate on Lottery Winnings 2026 Calculator

The New Mexico state income tax rate on lottery winnings 2026 is 6%. This calculator shows you your exact after-tax take-home from Powerball, Mega Millions, and other New Mexico lottery games, including both federal and state taxes.

New Mexico's 6% State Tax

New Mexico imposes 6% on lottery winnings. On $60M, that's $3.6M in state taxes. Moderate nationally.

Total Tax Burden

Federal 37% + New Mexico 6% = 43%. With federal gap, typically 40-43% of lump sum.

Land of Enchantment Lottery

New Mexico Lottery generates revenue for education and programs.

Withholding

24% federal, 37% actual, plus 6% New Mexico.

Lump Sum vs Annuity

6% for both. Annuity may help federal planning.

Regional Comparison

New Mexico's 6% is standard for Southwest region.

Tax Planning

Consult professionals before claiming.

New Mexico Games

Powerball, Mega Millions, and state games all taxed at 6%.

New Mexico Lottery Tax FAQ

Q:New Mexico's tax rate?

Flat 6% on all lottery prizes.

Q:Total tax?

Federal 37% + New Mexico 6% = 43%, typically 40-43% total.

Q:Lump sum vs annuity?

Both taxed at 6%.

Q:Reduce it?

No, mandatory 6% withholding.

Q:Move after?

If claimed in New Mexico, 6% applies to that win.

Q:Regional comparison?

New Mexico's 6% is standard for Southwest.

Q:Revenue?

New Mexico lottery supports education.