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Federal Withholding
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New Mexico Withholding
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Your Estimated Paycheck
Gross Pay:$0.00
Pre-Tax Deductions:$0.00
Taxable Gross:$0.00
Federal Income Tax:$0.00
Social Security Tax:$0.00
Medicare Tax:$0.00
New Mexico State Tax:$0.00
Total Taxes & Deductions:$0.00
Net Pay:$0.00
Understanding Your New Mexico Paycheck
Navigating your paycheck can sometimes feel complex, especially with various federal and state deductions. Our New Mexico Paycheck Calculator helps you estimate your take-home pay by factoring in gross income, pay frequency, federal and state tax withholdings, and common deductions.
How Your Paycheck is Calculated
Your net pay (what you actually take home) is determined by subtracting several items from your gross pay. Here's a breakdown of the key components:
1. Gross Pay
This is your total earnings before any taxes or deductions are taken out. It includes your regular wages, salary, commissions, bonuses, and any other taxable income.
2. Pre-Tax Deductions
These are deductions taken from your gross pay before taxes are calculated. Common examples include contributions to a 401(k) or traditional IRA, health insurance premiums, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) contributions. Pre-tax deductions reduce your taxable income, meaning you pay less in federal and state income taxes.
3. Federal Taxes
Federal Income Tax: This is withheld based on the information you provide on your W-4 form (filing status, dependents, additional withholding). The calculator uses current federal tax brackets and standard deductions to estimate this amount.
Social Security Tax (OASDI): This is a flat rate of 6.2% on your gross wages, up to an annual limit (e.g., $168,600 for 2024). Your employer also pays an equal amount.
Medicare Tax: This is a flat rate of 1.45% on all your gross wages, with no income limit. An additional 0.9% Medicare tax applies to wages above certain thresholds ($200,000 for single filers, $250,000 for married filing jointly). Your employer also pays an equal amount.
4. New Mexico State Income Tax
New Mexico has a progressive income tax system, meaning higher earners pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes. The amount withheld depends on your annual taxable income, filing status, and any dependent exemptions or additional withholding you specify. The calculator applies the current New Mexico tax brackets and standard deductions to estimate your state tax liability.
5. Post-Tax Deductions
These deductions are taken out after all taxes have been calculated and withheld. Examples include Roth 401(k) contributions, union dues, garnishments, or certain charitable contributions. These do not reduce your taxable income.
Example Calculation (Bi-weekly Pay)
Let's say you earn $2,000 bi-weekly, are single, claim 0 federal and state dependents, and have $100 in pre-tax deductions per pay period. Here's a simplified look at how the calculator works: