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I am not familiar with a 2D Bar Code. How do I know if a 2D Bar Code appears on the form?

New Mexico uses two types of bar codes on its personal income tax forms. All of the state’s principal personal income tax forms and schedules have a “Form” Bar Code (3of9 Bar Code) printed in the upper right hand corner of the page. This code allows the scanner to identify the form. A “2D Bar Code” is an additional bar code generated by software and printed only on page 2 of Form PIT-Q. The 2D Bar Code is different from the “Form” Bar Code. It appears underneath the “Form” Bar Code on page 2 of Form PIT-Q. You may also check with the tax-preparation-software company to determine whether it supports the printing of the 2D Bar Code for Form PIT-Q.