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Wyomingworking inNew Mexico
Standard — file nonresident return if onsite

New Mexico

Work State Tax Rate
1.5%-5.9%
Withholding Starts
After 15 days
Law Last Updated
Jan 1, 2025

Employee Obligations (Which Returns YOU Must File)

Since Wyoming has no income tax, you won't face double taxation. However, if you physically work in New Mexico, you may owe New Mexico income tax (1.5%-5.9%) and need to file a nonresident New Mexico return.

Employer Obligations (What Your Employer Must Withhold & Remit)

Register for withholding and unemployment. Unemployment applies to the first $32,400 of wages.

Row last reviewed: May 7, 2026

This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always consult a licensed CPA or tax attorney for your specific situation. All information researched as of March 21, 2026.