A. The value of test articles upon which research or testing is conducted in New Mexico pursuant to a contract with the United States department of defense may be deducted in computing the compensating tax due.

Terms Used In New Mexico Statutes 7-9-54.5

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.

B. As used in this section, “test article” means a material or device upon which research or testing is conducted to determine the properties and qualities of the material or the properties, qualities or functioning of the device or a technology used with the device.

C. The deduction provided by this section does not apply to the value of property purchased by a prime contractor operating a facility designated as a national laboratory by an act of congress.

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