New Mexico Tax Free Weekend 2020: Dates, Times & What Qualifies

New Mexico’s Tax-Free Weekend is happening right now. Tax-Free Weekend began Friday, August 7 at 12:01 a.m. and will last through Sunday, August 9 at 11:59 p.m. Here are more details about what does and does not qualify in New Mexico this week. Find a complete list here.

Items that Qualify for Tax-Free Status in New Mexico

School supplies up to $30 each, clothing, footwear, and accessories up to $100 each, computers up to $1,000 each, and computer hardware up to $500 each all qualify.

Here are examples of clothing and accessory items that qualify for tax-free status. See a complete list here. New Mexico is still using the same list that it used last year.

• Aerobic clothing
• Aprons, clothing shields
• Baby clothes, diapers, bibs, but NOT diaper bags
• Belts (but not belt buckles when sold separately)
• Bowling shirts
• Bow ties and ties
• Camp clothing
• Chef’s uniforms
• Clothing in general: shirts, blouses, pants, skirts, coveralls, dresses, formal clothing that’s sold not rented, jeans, shorts, suits, suspenders etc.
• Coats, wraps
• Gloves (dress gloves, not sports gloves), ear muffs
• Golf clothing (caps, dresses, shirts, skirts, pants – but golf gloves are taxed)
• Graduation caps & gowns
• Hats, caps (including sports caps)
• Jackets
• Jogging apparel (but not leg warmers)
• Lab coats
• Leotards
• Lingerie: bras, corsets, hosiery, jogging bras, underwear etc.
• Pajamas
• Prom dresses
• Religious clothing: Choir & altar clothing, clerical vestments, etc.
• Robes
• Shoes, boots (when general purpose or cowboy boots), running shoes without cleats, sandals
• Shoe laces
• Socks (including athletic socks)
• Uniforms for employees, but not athletic uniforms
• Wedding apparel that’s purchased not rented(bridal gowns, veils)

The following are examples of computer and computer-related items that are tax-free:

• CDs (blank only)
• CPUs
• Computers (desktop, tablet, laptop)
• Computer cables
• Computer paper
• E-readers (if it has computing function, like spreadsheets and word processing)
• Hard drives
• Monitor
• Motherboards
• Mouse
• Printer & printer paper
• Speakers

The following are examples of tax-free school supplies.

• Backpacks for school, book bags (but NOT duffel bags)
• Binders, clips, clipboards, daily planners
• Blue books
• Book covers
• Books for school (under $30 each)
• Calculators (under $200 each)
• Canvas for oil painting
• Chalkboards erasers & chalk (but NOT chalkboards)
• Crayons, watercolors, etc.
• Erasers
• Flash cards
• Folders
• Glue & glue sticks
• Highlighters, markers, pens, pencils, pencil sharpener
• Legal pads
• Lunch boxes
• Protractors, rulers, scissors, staplers and staples
• Paper (construction paper, printer paper, notebook paper, etc. )
• Poster board and poster paper
• Tape (cellophane, masking tape)

Items that Do NOT Qualify for Tax-Free Status in New Mexico

The following clothing and accessory items are examples of what DO NOT qualify for tax-free status in New Mexico this weekend. See a complete list here.

• Accessories of specific types (belt buckles, coin purses, cosmetic bags, fanny packs, purses, handbags, handkerchiefs
• Antique clothing that can’t be worn
• Appointment books
• Arch supports
• Arm warmers
• Athletic gloves, pads, and supports
• Athletic or sports uniforms or sports clothes
• Athletic shoes (ballet shoes, baseball shoes with cleats, bicycle shoes with cleats, bowling shoes etc.)
• Bathing suits, caps, coverups
• Batting fabric
• Beach caps and coats
• Boots that are for a specialty purpose, like climbing, fishing, hiking, waders, etc.
• Braces & supports for injuries
• Briefcases
• Buttons
• Cosmetics
• Costumes
• Diaper bags
• Eyewear
• Gloves that are protective or sports gloves (not general dress gloves)
• Hair accessories (bandanas, barrettes, bobby pins, ponytail holders, bows, clips, headbands, etc.)
• Hard hats
• Helmets for sports
• Insoles
• Jewelry (bracelets, necklaces, earrings, etc.)
• Leg warmers
• Life jackets and vests
• Martial arts attire
• Riding pants
• Scuba gear
• Shoulder pads whether for sports or for regular wear
• Shower caps
• Skates of any type
• Ski suits (but ski masks are tax free)
• Sports uniforms
• Sweatbands
• Tap dance shoes
• Yarn, cloth, lace, knitting material, fabrics, clothing repair items like thread and buttons

The following are examples of computer and computer-related items that are not tax-free.

• E-readers that don’t have a computing function and only have Internet access
• Headsets
• Joysticks
• PDAs
• Scanners
• Software & manuals
• Video camera for computer

The following are examples of school supplies that aren’t tax free.

• Backpacks for hiking
• Books not for school
• Cell phones
• Chalkboards
• Digital cameras
• Dry boards
• Duffel bags
• Fax machines
• Gym bags
• Suitcases
• Umbrellas
• Watch bands, watches
• Zippers

Remember that listed items are subject to change. See this PDF for a full, updated list.

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