The Legal Services Bureau (LSB) is the General Counsel to the Department. The bureau strives to provide high-quality professional representation consistent with the rules governing the practice of public attorneys.

We provide legal advice, analysis and review on a broad range of issues including tax and motor vehicle matters, personnel, procurement and general state government law. We represent the Department in litigation before administrative bodies and New Mexico state and federal courts. LSB also handles formal protests filed by taxpayers who dispute tax liabilities, refund denials, collection actions or other Tax Administration Act actions.

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Secretary Stephanie Schardin Clarke named to FTA Board

Tax Expenditure Report details cost of credits, deductions

Small Business Saturday is November 27

Tax Workshops open for registration

MVD to keep appointment model, expanded online services

Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled

Reminder: GRT, Compensating Tax subject to destination sourcing

Tax Workshops open for registration

Delinquent property tax auctions scheduled this month

Department launches new public records portal

Delinquent property tax auctions resume in three counties

Taxation and Revenue Department takes aim at vacancies

Tax Practitioner Advisory Committee meets Sept. 9

State secures agreement on resolving 2018 local government lawsuit - Plaintiffs would share $50 million in Gross Receipts Tax distributions case

MVD upgrades self-service portal - MyMVD Online Services will be unavailable Sept. 3-5

MVD releases new practice driving test

Hearing scheduled on draft regulations for Gross Receipts Tax on services

Back-to-School tax holiday is this weekend

Vehicle titles to be issued by mail

MVD warns New Mexicans against scam

Updated publication provides guidance on Gross Receipts Tax changes

New business tax filing system launches in July

New Gross Receipts Tax rules take effect July 1

MVD ends automatic issuance of temporary license extensions

Department issues filing instructions for business tax transition

Applications open June 14 for $5 Million in economic relief

Taxation and Revenue offices reopen for tax appointments on June 1

Tax Practitioner Advisory Committee to meet June 3

Tax Policy Advisory Committee to meet May 13

Road tests allowed only in counties designated ‘Green’ or ‘Turquoise’

MVD celebrates National Donate Life Month

Payment deadlines approaching for 2020 tax relief

Hearing scheduled April 29 on new Gross Receipts Tax regulations

Department begins issuing special $600 rebates

Appointments available at MVD due to expanded capacity

Personal Income Tax deadline extended until May 17

Former Department employee indicted on federal charges

Department issues guidance on $600 rebates, restaurant GRT relief

Draft forms, instructions for GRT and other business taxes now available

Tips for Taxpayers

Guidance on $600 Income Tax Rebates

MVD launches new appointment system, expands in-person operations

Alamogordo man charged with embezzlement, tax fraud

Department begins issuing 2020 income tax refunds

Attorney General, Taxation and Revenue urge taxpayers to be cautious

Changes Coming to Combined Reporting System

Modified enforcement extended through August

Back-to-School Tax Holiday is this weekend

July new business workshop to be presented online

New multi-year tax forms available

Hearing scheduled on new rules for New Mexico driver’s licenses

Tax Policy Advisory Committee meets Wednesday

Delivered groceries may not be taxable

TRD Audit and Compliance Division to start outbound calling

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