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Taxes
Las Cruces Sales Tax: Gross receipts tax is 6.5%. Exemptions: Prescription drugs.
State Income Tax: New Mexico uses a seven-bracket, graduated-rate table ranging from 1.7% to 8.2% of taxable income.
State Exemptions: Depending on income level, taxpayers who are 65 and older may be eligible for a deduction from taxable income of up to $8,000 each. Unreimbursed and uncompensated medical expenses not already itemized on the federal 1040A schedule for the same year may be eligible for a tax deduction.
Estate Tax: None, except the state’s “pick-up” protion of the federal tax, applicable to taxable estates above $1 million.
Property Tax: Las Cruces residential properties are taxed at a rate of $27.53 per $1,000 on 33.3% of appraised value. Mesilla residential property tax rate is $22.61 per $1,000 on 33.3% of appraised value.
Homestead Exemption: $2,000 of assessed value for all homeowners. New Mexico residents who are 65 years of age or older who have a modified gross income of $16,000 or less for the tax year qualify to claim a property tax rebate. The rebate may not exceed $250 for married taxpayers filling jointly ($125 fro married taxpayers filing separately or single taxpayers).
Education:
Continuing education offered at both New Mexico State University (505-646-0111) and the Dona Ana Branch Community College (575) 527-7500.
Transportation:
The city’s Road Runner Transit offers a citywide public bus system. Adult fares are 50 cents (25 cents for senior citizens, students and disabled). Door-to-door services are also available through Dial-A-Ride, the Las Cruces Airport, and Las Cruces Shuttle.
Air Service:
The El Paso International Airport is located approximately 45 miles southeast of Las Cruces via Interstate 10. Direct shuttle service from Las Cruces Shuttle 505-525-1784 is avaliable from various locations around Las Cruces.
Healthcare:
Las Cruces offers several medical centers. The newly opened Mountain View Regional Medical Center provides a full-service emergency room, specialized woman’s center, comperhensive intensive-care services, surgical care and specialized cardiology center. Memorial Medical Center is a fullservice hospital and serves as the acute care facilty for the county. PromptCare, First Step Woman’s Health and Pediatrics, the Family Practice Center and Ikard-Memorial Cancer Treatment Center also offer quality services.
Housing:
Housing options in Las Cruces range from older or restored homes to large custom built homes with acreage. Contact the Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce 505-524-1968, www.lascruces.org or the Las Cruces Association of Realitors (575) 524-0658,
www.lascrucesassociationofrealtors.com.
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